Despite facing expulsion from the French Open over a controversial media boycott,
Naomi Osaka and her closest allies remained defiant on Monday with no sign of a resolution to what is becoming a bitter power struggle within the sport.
The Japanese star has already been fined $15 000 for not honouring media commitments following her opening round win at Roland Garros on Sunday.
All four Grand Slams - the French, Australian and US Opens as well as Wimbledon - closed ranks to threaten her with potential suspension from future majors if she does not relent.
There is little indication that the 23-year-old, who claims press conferences are damaging for her mental health, intends to back down.
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Australian Open final: Novak Djokovic wins ninth title
Novak Djokovic has reasserted his dominance in Melbourne, beating Russia s Daniil Medvedev to win his ninth Australian Open title. The 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 victory means the Serbian has now won 18 Grand Slam titles.
Novak Djokovic won the Australian Open final in straight sets
Novak Djokovic powered past Daniil Medvedev to win a record-extending ninth Australian Open title and third in a row in front of a fiery Melbourne crowd on Sunday. It is the most anyone has ever won any single tennis major, and the Serbian player s latest victory means he now sits two wins behind Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, who both have 20 Grand Slam titles.