Tennis Australia announced a ban on Russian and Belarusian flags at the Australian Open following an incident during Ukrainian player Kateryna Baindl's match on Monday.
released a statement on Tuesday announcing a reversal of its policy after a Russian flag was spotted"courtside" during Baindl's 7-5, 6-7 , 6-1 victory over Rakhimova.
"Our initial policy was that fans could bring in but could not use them to cause disruption. Yesterday we had an incident where a flag was placed courtside. We will continue to work with the players and our fans to ensure that this is the best possible environment to enjoy the tennis." Another flag was spotted during Russian player Daniil Medvedev’s match against Marcos Giron in Rod Laver Arena on Monday night. After his 6-0, 6-1, 6-2 win, Medvedev was offered the flag to sign, which he did.
Vasyl Myroshnychenko, ambassador of Ukraine to Australia and New Zealand, took to social media prior to the ban to condemn the"public display of the Russian flag."
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