Tennis Australia warns against competing in Russia
Australian tennis player Thanasi Kokkinakis's appearance at a Russian tournament in late 2024 has raised questions over the clarity of sanctions laws. Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine ...
Thanasi Kokkinakis took painkillers for a longstanding ... for playing lucrative exhibition matches - including in Russia last month - before pulling out of Adelaide last week.
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Tennis Australia is advising players against competing in Russia amid reports Thanasi Kokkinakis featured in an exhibition event there.
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
Todd Woodbridge has criticised Thanasi Kokkinakis for putting Russian money ... at the end of 2024 and instead taking money to play in Russia. 'Scheduling is a really interesting thing with ...
Kokkinakis was forced to withdraw from the Adelaide International last week due to a shoulder injury, and his chances of a first-round win at the Australian Open looked dire. It led Aussie legend Woodbridge to question whether Kokkinakis should have been prioritising rest in the lead-up instead of playing exhibition events for the money.
Australian tennis player Thanasi Kokkinakis has hit back at Aussie doubles legend Todd Woodbridge for questioning his scheduling decisions ahead of the Australian Open.
Tennis Australia has reiterated its stance against players competing in Russia after Thanasi Kokkinakis participated in an exhibition tournament in St. Petersburg. The organization advises athletes against playing in Russia and is working with the Australian government to educate players about the potential consequences.