By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Friday March 28, 2025
There will likely be no extra clean area subsequent to Daria Kasatkina’s title when she competes – as an alternative, 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 usually expressed blended emotions in regards to the politics of her nation. Kasatkina, who got here out as homosexual in 2022, 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.
Daria Kasatkina will play underneath the Australian flag going ahead 👇 https://t.co/QHrwh2MKyD
— TennisNow (@Tennis_Now) March 28, 2025
“Australia is a spot I really like, is extremely welcoming and a spot the place I really feel completely at dwelling,” Kasatkina wrote on social media relating to her resolution. “ I really like being in Melbourne and stay up for making my dwelling 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 resolution that haven’t been straightforward. I wish to categorical my thanks and gratitude to my household, coaches, and everybody who has supported me all through my Tennis journey so far. I’ll at all times have respect and fond appreciation for my roots, however I’m thrilled to begin this new chapter in my profession and my life underneath the Australian flag.”
