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A Russian flag is displayed by spectators at the Australian Tennis Open

A Russian flag is displayed by spectators at the Australian Tennis Open Source: AAP / LUKAS COCH

Tennis Australia has banned Russian and Belarussian flags from entering Melbourne Park during the Australian Open in response to spectators displaying the flag courtside during a match featuring a Ukrainian player yesterday.

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Tennis Australia has banned Russian and Belarussian flags from entering Melbourne Park during the Australian Open in response to spectators displaying the flag courtside during a match featuring a Ukrainian player yesterday.

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