Russian-born tennis player Daria Kasatkina ‘didn’t have much choice’ over switching allegiances to Australia
- Daria Kasatkina began competing as an Australian tennis player in Charleston this week.
- Kasatkina's decision stems from Russia's policies against LGBT people and her desire to be herself.
- Kasatkina, who is openly gay and in a relationship with figure skater Natalia Zabiiako, now has permanent residency in Australia.
- Kasatkina said she didn't have much choice due to events in Russia, stating, "Honestly, it feels different."
- Kasatkina feels welcomed in Australia and is starting a new chapter, planning to live in Melbourne.
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Kasatkina wins Aussie debut
Daria Kasatkina wins her first match as an Aussie at the Charleston Open in the US.
Russian tennis star called ‘traitor’ after joining Team Australia
Daria Kasatkina, who spent years as Russia’s top-ranked women’s tennis player, has announced that she’s changing her sporting nationality. The 27-year-old will now represent Australia — a country she began calling home after publicly opposing Russia’s war in Ukraine and coming out as gay. She hasn’t returned to Russia since. Novaya Gazeta Europe reported on her decision and how athletes and politicians back in Russia have responded. Meduza share…
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