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Russian and Belarusian players will be able to compete at the Australian Open as neutrals while Novak Djokovic would also be welcome to play if he can obtain a visa

Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley removes his mask during the draw for the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley removes his mask during the draw for the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

The French Open and US Open Grand Slams allowed them to compete as neutrals, though Wimbledon imposed an outright ban. “The only difference will be that they cannot represent Russia – cannot represent the flag of Russia.

 

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