The ‘elephant in the room’ at the Australian Open
January 18, 2024
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Episode 1154 · January 18, 2024
The ‘elephant in the room’ at the Australian Open
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<p>Professional sport has grappled with how to address athletes’ domestic violence and sexual assault allegations for years.</p><p>It’s an issue that’s currently unfolding before viewers worldwide, who are tuning into the Australian Open in Melbourne.</p><p>Tennis star Alexander Zverev is playing at the tournament while facing domestic violence allegations and an impending trial in Germany.</p><p>Today, sports journalist and author of new biography <em>Naomi Osaka</em>, Ben Rothenberg, sheds light on the culture of silence around domestic violence in tennis.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Socials: </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Sports journalist and author of new biography <em>Naomi Osaka</em>, Ben Rothenberg.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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