Why we really need to stop singing at the Australian Open

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    Australian fans clad in green and gold, chanting for hometown players have become a feqature of the Australian Open in Januray. This article examines the history of these chants; their association with right-wing extremism; and the connection of those so-called fans to travel and ticketing agencies. As such, the article offers an analysis of the business behind the chants.

    Period21 Jan 2017

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    Keywords

    • sport
    • tennis
    • fandom
    • sports business