The appearance of the Spanish flag next to the world number 11's name during the Abu Dhabi Open draw attracted attention, sparking online discussion that she had decided to stop representing Russia.

"Raising the Spanish flag again is a sign of the hope we have for Syria's future, of the commitment we convey to the Syrian people for a better future." A statement from the foreign ministry ahead ...

the American flag, the Spanish flag; flags of regions from other countries, such as American state flags, the Catalan flag or the Tibetan flag; flags that can be equated with national or regional ...

"Raising the Spanish flag again is a sign of the hope we have for Syria's future, of the commitment we convey to the Syrian people for a better future." A statement from the foreign ministry ahead of ...