Jan 23, 2025 · Australian tennis star Thanasi Kokkinakis defied advice from Tennis Australia not to compete in a lucrative exhibition tournament in Russia backed by a state-owned energy company blacklisted by ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Thanasi Kokkinakis was warned against competing in an exhibition tournament in Russia, because the tournament was backed by a state-owned energy company blacklisted by the Australian government.. According to The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald, Tennis Australia officials warned Kokkinakis against competing in the three-day competition in St Petersburg in December.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — 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 ...

Jan 24, 2025 · Thanasi Kokkinakis defied advice from Tennis Australia and played in an exhibition event in Russia. Photo: AAP Tennis Australia is advising players against competing in Russia amid reports Davis ...

Jan 24, 2025 · 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 ...

6 days ago · Tennis Australia has reminded its players of the organization's views about them competing in Russia after Thanasi Kokkiankis played at an exhibition in the country. Several governing bodies around the world have taken strong stances against athletes competing in Russia because of the country's illegal invasion of Ukraine launched by its ...

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 ...

Tennis Australia is advising players against competing in Russia amid reports Davis Cup star Thanasi Kokkinakis featured in a lucrative exhibition event in the warring nation. Professional tennis ...

Jan 24, 2025 · Australia's Nick Kyrgios, right, and Thanasi Kokkinakis in action during their first round doubles match against compatriots James Duckworth and Aleksandar Vukic at the Australian Open tennis ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Australian tennis player Thanasi Kokkinakis recently participated in an exhibition tournament in Russia sponsored by state oil and gas company Gazprom. The company, a few of its subsidiaries and top management are under sanctions in Australia.