Flags from Russia and Belarus have been banned from the site of the Australian Open.
were banned from the site of the Australian Open on Tuesday after more than one was brought into the stands by spectators on Day 1 of the year’s first Grand Slam tournament.
One Russian flag was displayed during Ukrainian player Kateryna Baindl’s 7-5, 6-7 , 6-1 victory over Russian player Kamilla Rakhimova on Court 14 in the first round on Monday. Asked about the new flag ban, Belarusian player Aryna Sabalenka said after her first-round victory Tuesday that she would prefer that politics and sports remain separate, but understands the decision by Tennis Australia.
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