Russian and Belarussian flags banned at Open

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.

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

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