Russia, Tennis Australia and Thanasi Kokkinakis

Tennis Australia warns against competing in Russia amid Kokkinakis reports
Tennis Australia says it has advised its players against competing in Russia following reports that Davis Cup team member Thanasi Kokkinakis was featured in an exhibition in St. Petersburg two months ago.
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 Plays in Russia, Tennis Australia Issues Strong Warning
Tennis Australia has recently issued a strong warning to its players, urging them not to participate in events held in Russia. This follows reports that Thanasi Kokkinakis, a member of the Australian Davis Cup team,
Tennis Australia issues warning after star defies advice about competing in lucrative Russian tournament
Tennis Australia is advising players against competing in Russia amid reports Davis Cup star Thanasi Kokkinakis featured in a lucrative exhibition event in
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.
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