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”.

Tennis Australia has once again reminded players not to participate in any exhibition events in Russia. The development came after a recent report published in a local media outlet’s report revealed that Thanasi Kokkinakis participated in an exhibition competition in Russia during the off-season.

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.

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.

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,

Herald reported that Kokkinakis defied advice from Tennis Australia not to play in a St. Petersburg exhibition nearly two months ago.

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

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 competed in a Russian exhibition event at the end of 2024, despite being advised against doing so.

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