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Novak Djokovic was one of the lucky ones, sitting out quarantine in Adelaide and with greater freedom to train than tennis players isolating in Melbourne. Morgan Sette/AAP Image

Self-entitled prima donnas or do they have a point? Why Australian Open tennis players find hard lockdown so tough

Nobody likes a whinger. But when you’re used to having an entourage, and being feted around the world, things can get tough when you don’t get your own way.
Margaret Court has used her platform in the sport to vilify LGBT+ people and many fans believe her name should be stripped from the arena at the Australian Open grounds. Dave Hunt/AAP

Can Tennis Australia honour Margaret Court and promote LGBT+ inclusivity at the same time?

Tennis Australia has faced criticism for its decision to celebrate Court’s career next week. But at the same time, it’s boosting its efforts at inclusivity with events like this year’s Glam Slam.

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