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EPISODE · Feb 3, 2026 · 11 MIN

Glam slam in Melbourne: How a queer tennis tournament makes the Australian Open more inclusive - Glam Slam in Melbourne: Wie ein queeres Tennisturnier die Australian Open inklusiver macht

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While the world's elite are fighting for Grand Slam titles at the Australian Open, a special tournament is taking place in the shadow of the big arenas: the Glam Slam. Around 300 players from all over the world compete here — open to the LGBTQI community and their allies. For many, it's less about trophies and more about visibility, community, and the feeling of belonging. - Während bei den Australian Open die Weltelite um Grand-Slam-Titel kämpft, findet im Schatten der großen Arenen ein besonderes Turnier statt: der Glam Slam. Rund 300 Spielerinnen und Spieler aus aller Welt treten hier an – offen für die LGBTQI-Community und ihre Verbündeten. Für viele geht es weniger um Trophäen als um Sichtbarkeit, Gemeinschaft und das Gefühl, dazuzugehören.

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