Australian Open bans Russia, Belarus flags

By Associated Press

Jan 18, 2023 12:08 am

(UPDATED) MELBOURNE, Australia: Flags from Russia and Belarus were banned from the site of the Australian Open on Tuesday after more than one was brought into the stands by spectators on Day One of the year's first Grand Slam tournament.

Normally, flags can be displayed during matches at Melbourne Park. But Tennis Australia reversed that policy for the two countries involved in the invasion of Ukraine that began nearly a year ago.

Daniil Medvedev of Russia autographs a Russian flag after defeating Marcos Giron of the U.S. in their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia on Jan. 16, 2023. AP PHOTO

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