He’s right, you know.

That is, he’s correct.

When Australian tennis journeyman Jordan Thompson learned from a chair umpire on Monday that fans were now allowed into stadiums at Melbourne Park after every game and not just at change of ends, he was incredulous. “You’re kidding me,” he said. “This is the wokest tournament ever.”

Jordan Thompson in action.Credit: Getty Images

It’s impossible to deny. It was a woke-up call.

Not only have the Australian Open muted Margaret Court, they’ve introduced extra racket on every court, including Margaret.

Not only are they using neutral pronouns when introducing players on court, they’re turning the tournament over to any Tom, Dick or Harry.

Not only do they offer fans a range of lanyards for your ticket – standard, Pride or Indigenous – they let them wander as if they own the place.

We know this is all woke because ... what isn’t?

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Jordan Thompson was right: The Open gets a woke-up call

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16.01.2024

He’s right, you know.

That is, he’s correct.

When Australian tennis journeyman Jordan Thompson learned from a chair umpire on Monday that fans were now allowed into stadiums at Melbourne Park after every game and not just at........

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