Russian and Belarusian tennis players to compete at 2023 Australian Open 

Australian Open won't be imposing any bans on Russian and Belarussian players despite some loud calls for the ban to happen, Report informs, citing foreign media sources.

Tennis Australia issued a statement on the matter: "Players from Russia and Belarus are only able to compete in international tennis events as individuals – and without flags or country recognition – which will be the case for Australian Open 2023. Tennis Australia continues to provide support to Ukraine and its community and players, particularly through the global Tennis Plays for Peace initiative, which includes a charity event prior to the Australian Open."