Australian Open 2023: Organisers ban Russian, Belarusian flags at season opening Grand Slam
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Tennis Australia has banned Russian and Belarusian flags at the Australian Open after a controversy erupted over the Russian flag seen hanging outside the court during Monday's match between Ukraine's Kateryna Baindl and Russia's Kamilla Rakhimova. Players from Belarus and Russia are permitted to compete in this year's Australian Open, although they are not permitted to compete under their national flag or name.
