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Tennis Australia warns against competing in Russia

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Kokkinakis played in Russia despite warning not to
Tennis Australia officials reportedly warned Thanasi Kokkinakis against travelling to St Petersberg for a controversial exhibition tournament last year.
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Being hit by a car while covering Johnny Depp’s court case became emblematic of my time in the US
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Tennis Australia warns stars about playing in Russia
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.