Fans have been barred from displaying Russian and Belarusian flags at the AustralianOpen after an incident at a match yesterday involving Ukrainian player Kateryna Baindl. AusOpen 7NEWS
“We will continue to work with the players and our fans to ensure that this is the best possible environment to enjoy the tennis.”“I strongly condemn the public display of the Russian flag during the game of the Ukrainian tennis player Kateryna Baindl at the Australian Open today,” Myroshnychenko said.Fans who were alerted to the display by Myroshnychenko’s statement were equally appalled.“As an Aussie I am deeply embarrassed by this. What the hell. Best of luck to Kateryna,” another wrote.
“Whoever speaks out clearly I believe has every right to be on tour but whoever doesn’t ... I don’t think it’s just humane.”
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