In the footage, Srdjan Djokovic seems to pose with fans carrying Russian symbols, which have been banned from the tournament.
Tag: Australian Open (Tennis)
Australian Open Bans Russian, Belarusian Flags
Tennis has struggled with its response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which Belarus has supported.
Novak Djokovic Is Cleared to Play in Australian Open
Australia has lifted the tennis star’s three-year ban on entering the country, imposed when he was deported in January over his failure to be vaccinated against Covid.
Your Monday Briefing: U.S. Floats Russian Sanctions
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Let’s Talk Tennis, and Politics
This year’s Australian Open was controversial even before it started. How’s it going now?
Where Is Peng Shuai? Tennis Players and Fans Still Want to Know
A central question, “Where is Peng Shuai?”, has represented concern for the star but also points to related questions about the future of tennis in China.
After Australia, Djokovic Is Likely to Meet Problems in France and U.S.
The French authorities say that players must be vaccinated to compete in the French Open, the next of the four Grand Slam tournaments.
Djokovic Returns to Warm Embrace in Home Country of Serbia
Novak Djokovic’s deportation from Australia over his vaccination status could signal future difficulties in his quest to win a record 21st tennis Grand Slam title.
After Quarantine, Sebastian Korda Wins in Australia
Sebastian Korda’s father and sisters have won in Australia. Now, Korda has recorded his first Australian Open win.
After Quarantine, Sebastian Korda Wins in Australia
Sebastian Korda’s father and sisters have won in Australia. Now he has knocked off his first Australian Open win.