Tennis Australia officials are under fire to take action after Ukraine’s ambassador to Australia called out an Australian Open fan’s decision to hang a Russian flag at a Ukrainian player’s match. 7NEWS
The Russian flag hung on a bush in the crowd as Ukraine’s Kateryna Baindl took on Russian player Kamilla Rakhimova on day one at Melbourne Park.Watch the latest sport on Channel 7 or stream for free onWhile Tennis Australia is allowing Russian and Belarusian players to compete in the tournament, they cannot do so under their flag or country’s name because of the nation’s invasion of Ukraine.
“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.Ukraine’s ambassador to Australia has condemned a Russian flag being shown during a Russian player’s match with a Ukrainian.“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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