Tennis Australia is attempting to have David versus Goliath legal action brought by sidelined match officials thrown out, arguing they were casual employees and were not technically sacked.

Four directors of Tennis Officials Australia, a representative body for chair umpires and other tournament personnel, launched proceedings against Tennis Australia, claiming they had their registrations cancelled in October in retaliation for speaking up about alleged bullying and selection favouritism.

Tennis Officials Australia chair Karen Mak was one of four of the organisation’s directors to have their registrations cancelled by Tennis Australia.

The sanction has left officials Karen Mak, Simon Cannavan, Catherine Caswell and Jim Goode unable to work at the Australian Open in January or at any o

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