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Djokovic’s dad speaks after pro-Russian protest

Novak Djokovic's father says he will skip his son's Australian Open semi-final, amid a growing storm over his joining pro-Russian fans.

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Ukrainian ambassador calls for Novak Djokovic's father to be banned from Australian Open over Russian flag incident

Footage shows Novak Djokovic's father at the Australian Open standing with a group displaying a Russian flag superimposed with Vladimir Putin's face.

ABC News

Serbian, Russian fans head back to AO amid flag controversy

The Australian Open is set to welcome crowds of Russian and Serbian supporters when two of the countries' top players take to Centre Court.

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Novak Djokovic’s dad seen ‘posing with supporters of Putin’ at Australian Open

The father of tennis ace Novak Djokovic, Srdjan Djokovic, is under fire after appearing to pose with Pro-Kremlin supporters and proclaiming “long live the Russians” as his son took part in the Australian Open.

Evening Standard

Novak Djokovic’s father poses with Vladimir Putin supporters at Australian Open

Tennis Australia have warned Srdjan Djokovic after the father of the nine-time Australian Open champion was filmed posing for pictures alongside a group holding a flag of Vladimir Putin

The Independent UK

Police Question Australian Open Fans for Displaying Russian Flag, per Report

Russian flags were banned last week, and fans were behaving in a “menacing way” toward security personnel.

Sports Illustrated

4 with Russian flags kicked out of Australian Open by police

Police say they have kicked four people out of Melbourne Park for displaying banned Russian flags outside Rod Laver Arena during the Australian Open

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Novak Djokovic’s father seen posing with pro-Putin group at Australian Open

Srdjan Djokovic filmed telling pro-Putin supporters ‘long live Russian citizens’; footage follows arrest of pro-Russian fans at Australian Open

The Guardian - AU

Djokovic’s dad poses with Russian protesters at Aus Open

Novak Djokovic's family has become embroiled in an Australian Open protest, after his father apparently posed with pro-Putin demonstrators.

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Casey Dellacqua helps guide new initiative encouraging female leadership in community tennis

Just 26 per cent of local tennis club presidents around the country are women. Tennis Australia is hoping to combat that with a new initiative encouraging female empowerment and leadership.

ABC News

The Injured Novak Djokovic Seems Unbeatable

Also in this week's mailbag: What is going on with ESPN's Australian Open coverage?

Sports Illustrated

Australian Open spectators supporting Russian invasion questioned by police

Multiple Australian Open spectators are being questioned by Victoria Police after they unveiled flags in support of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Australian Open to stick with Dunlop despite criticism over fluffy balls

Tennis Australia has renewed its deal with the manufacturer Dunlop for another five years, despite criticism from top players over the quality of balls

The Guardian - AU

Australian Open: De Minaur and Popyrin intent on carrying the flag into final 16

Australian tennis will be on tenterhooks today as its two remaining singles players attempt to make the Open's last 16

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‘Not beneficial’: Andy Murray takes swing at Australian Open over early-morning finish

Andy Murray says he would be "snapping" if he was the parent of a ballkid working until 4:05am, when his Thursday night game ended.

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Heartbreak for Kokkinakis, while Popyrin blitzes Fritz

Oh, Thanasi Kokkinakis. How did you lose this? Just as an improbable three way Aussie assault on the men’s singles title seemed to be in full swing, along

The Independent UK

Australian Open 2023 bans Russian flags after ‘disruption’ at Ukrainian’s match

The flag was controversially on show at Monday’s first-round match between Russian Kamilla Rakhimova and Kateryna Baindl of Ukraine

Evening Standard

Australian Open bans Russian and Belarusian flags from tournament

Players from the two countries are playing under a neutral flag amid the ongoing war in Ukraine

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Australian Open bans Russian flag after Ukraine complaint

Ukraine’s ambassador criticises display of the Russian flag during Ukrainian player Kateryna Baindl’s first round-match.

Bangkok Post

Russia, Belarus flags banned at Australian Open

Tennis Australia on Tuesday banned Russian and Belarusian flags at the Australian Open after Ukraine's ambassador demanded action when they were seen among the crowd.

The Guardian - AU

Tennis fans seen hoisting Russian flag at Australian Open despite ban

Tennis Australia had earlier announced a policy reversal on Russian and Belarusian flags following criticism from Ukrainian ambassador

The New Daily

2023 Australian Open Day 2: Tournament organisers ban Russian, Belarusian flags

Tennis Australia says it has banned Russian and Belarusian flags from this year's Australian Open following an outcry on social media.

Wales Online

Australian Open suspended due to intense heat amid Russian flag controversy

The temperature hit the mid-30s at 2pm, which is the tournament's heat stress scale

The Independent UK

Russian flags banned at Australian Open after display at Ukrainian match

Fans had been allowed to bring flags in but not to ’cause disruption’.

The Independent UK

Australian Open bans flags from Russia, Belarus on site

Flags from Russia and Belarus have been banned from the site of the Australian Open after more than one was brought into the stands by spectators at the year’s first Grand Slam tournament

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