The fan, who was not named, was reportedly approached on the grounds by the tournamentâs head of security, who told her the flag was above regulation size, Reuters reported.
âPer the Western & Southern Openâs bag policy, as stated on the tournamentâs website, flags or banners larger than 18 x 18 are prohibited,â a spokesperson for the tournament told Reuters in an email.
âTherefore, the patron was asked to remove the flag from the grounds and after doing so was allowed to remain at the tournament.
Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24.
The Western & Southern Open continues through Sunday in Mason near Kings Island.
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