By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Friday March 28, 2025
There will likely be no extra clean area subsequent to Daria Kasatkina’s identify when she competes – as a substitute, an Australian flag.
The previous World No.8 and present No.12 introduced on Friday that utility for everlasting residency has been accepted by the Australian authorities.
The Togliatty, Russia native has typically expressed blended emotions in regards to the politics of her nation. She was crucial of Russia’s invasian of Ukraine in February of 2022, calling it a “full nightmare.”
Kasatkina, who got here out as homosexual in 2022 when she revealed her relationship with determine skater Natalia Zabiiako, was requested final 12 months if she felt that there was hope for change in Russia.
“My coronary heart is saying sure, my mind is saying no,” she mentioned
The 27-year-old reportedly had not been again to her residence nation since 2022.
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“Australia is a spot I like, is extremely welcoming and a spot the place I really feel completely at residence,” Kasatkina wrote on social media concerning her determination. “ I like being in Melbourne and look ahead to making my residence there. As a part of this, I’m proud to announce that I will likely be representing my new homeland, Australia, and my skilled tennis profession from this level onwards.
“Clearly, there are components of this determination that haven’t been simple. I need to categorical my thanks and gratitude to my household, coaches, and everybody who has supported me all through my Tennis journey thus far. I’ll at all times have respect and fond appreciation for my roots, however I’m thrilled to start out this new chapter in my profession and my life below the Australian flag.”
