‘Being openly gay ... I had to make this step’:Kasatkina opens up on switch to Australia

‘Being openly gay ... I had to make this step’:Kasatkina opens up on switch to Australia

Russia-born tennis player Daria Kasatkina has spoken for the first time since changing her allegiance to Australia,revealing her sexuality was a major factor in her decision.

  • byBillie Eder

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‘My new homeland’:Russian tennis star Daria Kasatkina switches allegiance to Australia
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‘My new homeland’:Russian tennis star Daria Kasatkina switches allegiance to Australia

Women’s world No.12 Daria Kasatkina will play for Australia after her application for permanent residency was accepted by the federal government.

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Australian tennis player pinged for anti-doping breach over vitamin infusion

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‘I’m not supporting that’:Grand slam champion unaware of bombshell tennis lawsuit

Nick Kyrgios called the bombshell legal action a “special moment” for tennis and said it was widely supported by the world’s top players. But four-time major champion Carlos Alcaraz made it clear he is not one of them.

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Australian player’s blood test raised in explosive tennis legal action

Australian player’s blood test raised in explosive tennis legal action

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