By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Friday March 28, 2025
There might be no extra clean house subsequent to Daria Kasatkina’s title 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 usually expressed combined emotions concerning 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 stated.
Daria Kasatkina will play below the Australian flag going ahead 👇 https://t.co/QHrwh2MKyD
— TennisNow (@Tennis_Now) March 28, 2025
“Australia is a spot I like, is extremely welcoming and a spot the place I really feel completely at dwelling,” Kasatkina wrote on social media relating to her determination. “ I like being in Melbourne and sit up for making my dwelling there. As a part of this, I’m proud to announce that I might 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 wish to specific 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 below the Australian flag.”
