Tennis Australia warns against competing in Russia

Tennis Australia warns against competing in Russia after Kokkinakis reportedly played there
Tennis Australia says it has advised its players against competing in Russia following reports that Davis Cup team member Thanasi Kokkinakis featured in an exhibition in St.
Australian tennis chiefs forced into action as star defies rules by promoting Russia
Thanasi Kokkinakis competed in a Russian exhibition event at the end of 2024, despite being advised against doing so.
Australian tennis bosses forced to step in after star promotes Russia and makes trip
Australian tennis bosses stepped in after Thanasi Kokkinakis defied advice by competing in a Russian exhibition. The world No. 71 entered the North Palmyra Trophies event in St Petersburg at the end of November. In an interview for the tournament, he said the city and the people were “really nice”.
Thanasi Kokkinakis was warned against playing in Russia. He went anyway
The Australian tennis star was paid to play in the unofficial event, which was backed by a state-owned energy company blacklisted by the Australian government.
Kokkinakis move sparks wider warning from Tennis Australia
Tennis Australia is advising players against competing in Russia amid reports Thanasi Kokkinakis featured in an exhibition event there.
Tennis Australia reminds players of not playing in Russia after reports of Thanasi Kokkinakis participating in exhibition event
Tennis Australia has once again reminded players not to participate in any exhibition events in Russia. The development came after a recent report published in a local media outlet’s report revealed that Thanasi Kokkinakis participated in an exhibition competition in Russia during the off-season.
Tennis Australia warns stars about playing in Russia
Tennis Australia is warning players not to compete in Russia amid reports Davis Cup star Thanasi Kokkinakis featured in an exhibition there before the summer.
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