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Australian Open Officials Alter Course on Ban of Peng Shuai Protest

Two days after fans at the Australian Open were prohibited from wearing T-shirts that read "Where is Peng Shuai?", Tennis Australia has reversed its decision to ban spectators from protesting.

A video shared to social media appeared to show officers confiscating the clothing, which referenced the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the well-being and whereabouts of the Chinese star who had accused a top Chinese leader of sexual assault.

"Yes, as long as they are not coming as a mob to be disruptive but are peaceful," tournament director Craig Tiley said when asked if fans can continue their Peng protests, per ESPN's Jake Michaels.