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.
Women’s world No.12 Daria Kasatkina will play for Australia after her application for permanent residency was accepted by the federal government.
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.
Nick Kyrgios has joined Novak Djokovic in a law suit launched against tennis’ governing bodies by the rebel Professional Tennis Players Association.
The five-time grand slam champion has detailed the emotional toll of the past six months following an incident on court at Indian Wells last week.
Flanked by a pair of security guards,Emma Raducanu sat in an interview room in California,speaking about the presence of a “fixated” spectator at her most recent match in Dubai.
Australia’s Maya Joint didn’t know she had broken into the top 100 until friends and family flooded her phone with congratulatory messages.
It is a win for nostalgic fans who remember the seven-time grand slam champion’s halcyon days,but make no mistake,this is an indictment on a women’s tour lacking in star power.
The 2021 US Open champion was visibly emotional as she went to the umpire’s chair after the second game of her match with Karolina Muchova.
There is an arms race across the four majors – the Australian Open,Roland-Garros,Wimbledon and the US Open – to position themselves as the biggest,best and most lucrative.