Martina Navratilova has accused Australian Open organisers of “capitulating” to China after supporters were barred from wearing T-shirts supporting Peng Shuai.
Spectators at Melbourne Park were instructed to take off T-shirts and banners bearing the slogan “Where is Peng Shuai?”, which represented a protest over the predicament of the Chinese player.
Tennis Australia, already under fire for their handling of the Novak Djokovic visa affair, have responded by stating they don't permit “clothing, banners or signs that are commercial or political” - but added they were in correspondence with the WTA over the situation.
