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The Latest Breaking News from Tennis Australia

Venus Williams surprises tennis world with admiration for bad boy Bernard Tomic

The US star has given a surprise shoutout to a local tennis name, despite his less-than-stellar recent performances.

The New Daily

50 Australian Open Takeaways: Djokovic's Dominance and Sabalenka's Star Turn

Recapping a bizarre, but memorable fortnight with a familiar ending.

Sports Illustrated

It’s Unclear If Novak Djokovic’s Dad Will Watch The AO Final After Posing W/ Russian Supporters

Novak says the event has been interpreted in “a really wrong way”.

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Authorities use GPS data to try to find missing device – as it happened

Experts are combing a remote highway in Western Australia after a radioactive capsule fell off a truck. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU

Novak Djokovic’s dad pulls out of attending Australian Open semi over pro-Putin video

Srdjan Djokovic courted controversy when he was filmed taking part in a pro-Russian demonstration at the Australian Open, standing next to a Vladimir Putin flag

Daily Mirror

Djokovic’s Father Won’t Attend Semi-final after Russia Flag Controversy

Novak Djokovic's father Srdjan said on Friday he would not attend his son's Australian Open semi-final and would instead "watch from home", after a video emerged showing him posing at Melbourne Park with fans holding Russian flags. The video caused controversy in Australia, leading to the country's Prime Minister Anthony…

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Novak Djokovic’s father did not attend his Australian Open semi-final win

Srdjan Djokovic says he had ‘no intention of being caught up in this’ after he was filmed with pro-Putin spectators at previous game

The Guardian - AU

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Djokovic's dad to stay away from Australian Open semifinal

Tennis Australia says Novak Djokovic’s father has decided to stay away from the 21-time Grand Slam champion’s semifinal after getting embroiled in a flap involving spectators who brought banned Russian flags to Melbourne Park

The Independent UK

Djokovic’s dad speaks after pro-Russian protest

Novak Djokovic's father says he will skip his son's Australian Open semi-final, amid a growing storm over his joining pro-Russian fans.

The New Daily

Ukrainian ambassador calls for Novak Djokovic's father to be banned from Australian Open over Russian flag incident

Footage shows Novak Djokovic's father at the Australian Open standing with a group displaying a Russian flag superimposed with Vladimir Putin's face.

ABC News

Serbian, Russian fans head back to AO amid flag controversy

The Australian Open is set to welcome crowds of Russian and Serbian supporters when two of the countries' top players take to Centre Court.

The New Daily

Novak Djokovic’s dad seen ‘posing with supporters of Putin’ at Australian Open

The father of tennis ace Novak Djokovic, Srdjan Djokovic, is under fire after appearing to pose with Pro-Kremlin supporters and proclaiming “long live the Russians” as his son took part in the Australian Open.

Evening Standard

Novak Djokovic’s father poses with Vladimir Putin supporters at Australian Open

Tennis Australia have warned Srdjan Djokovic after the father of the nine-time Australian Open champion was filmed posing for pictures alongside a group holding a flag of Vladimir Putin

The Independent UK

Police Question Australian Open Fans for Displaying Russian Flag, per Report

Russian flags were banned last week, and fans were behaving in a “menacing way” toward security personnel.

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The Independent UK

4 with Russian flags kicked out of Australian Open by police

Police say they have kicked four people out of Melbourne Park for displaying banned Russian flags outside Rod Laver Arena during the Australian Open

The Guardian - AU

Novak Djokovic’s father seen posing with pro-Putin group at Australian Open

Srdjan Djokovic filmed telling pro-Putin supporters ‘long live Russian citizens’; footage follows arrest of pro-Russian fans at Australian Open

The New Daily

Djokovic’s dad poses with Russian protesters at Aus Open

Novak Djokovic's family has become embroiled in an Australian Open protest, after his father apparently posed with pro-Putin demonstrators.

ABC News

Casey Dellacqua helps guide new initiative encouraging female leadership in community tennis

Just 26 per cent of local tennis club presidents around the country are women. Tennis Australia is hoping to combat that with a new initiative encouraging female empowerment and leadership.

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Sports Illustrated

The Injured Novak Djokovic Seems Unbeatable

Also in this week's mailbag: What is going on with ESPN's Australian Open coverage?

The Guardian - UK

Australian Open spectators supporting Russian invasion questioned by police

Multiple Australian Open spectators are being questioned by Victoria Police after they unveiled flags in support of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Guardian - AU

Australian Open to stick with Dunlop despite criticism over fluffy balls

Tennis Australia has renewed its deal with the manufacturer Dunlop for another five years, despite criticism from top players over the quality of balls

The New Daily

Australian Open: De Minaur and Popyrin intent on carrying the flag into final 16

Australian tennis will be on tenterhooks today as its two remaining singles players attempt to make the Open's last 16

The New Daily

‘Not beneficial’: Andy Murray takes swing at Australian Open over early-morning finish

Andy Murray says he would be "snapping" if he was the parent of a ballkid working until 4:05am, when his Thursday night game ended.

The New Daily

Heartbreak for Kokkinakis, while Popyrin blitzes Fritz

Oh, Thanasi Kokkinakis. How did you lose this? Just as an improbable three way Aussie assault on the men’s singles title seemed to be in full swing, along

The Independent UK

Australian Open 2023 bans Russian flags after ‘disruption’ at Ukrainian’s match

The flag was controversially on show at Monday’s first-round match between Russian Kamilla Rakhimova and Kateryna Baindl of Ukraine

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