Kafelnikov on Potapova's nationality change: 'Good riddance'

Anastasia Potapova's move to Austria did not fail to provoke reactions in Russia. Yevgeny Kafelnikov, a tennis legend and vice-president of the Federation, did not mince his words in commenting on this decision.

Clément Gehl

le 04/12/2025 à 13h33

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Kafelnikov Potapova

Yevgeny Kafelnikov, vice-president of the Russian Tennis Federation, spoke following the official confirmation of Anastasia Potapova's change of nationality. The Russian will now compete under the Austrian flag.

On this matter, Kafelnikov did not mince his words: 'Should I cry? Was she a great athlete? What has she won for Russia in her life? You cannot tell me, and neither can I. So, good riddance.', he stated in comments reported by Univers Tennis.

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Kafelnikov on Potapova's nationality change: 'Good riddance'

Clément Gehl - 04/12/2025 13:33

Potapova announces her change of nationality... by copying another player's message!

Jules Hypolite - 05/12/2025 17:19

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The finals are here, and we scramble for the best finish. I've been chasing "King" all year and I was able to shrink the spread a little. Skelp is also closing the gap.

Seasons best to all the regulars in our league.

Will you all be back in the new year.?

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Steffi Graf completed a Golden Slam (not just a career Grand Slam) when she was 19. She is the only person to accomplish that, winning the four majors plus Olympic gold the same calendar year.

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Nov 30/25

What a finish this is.. I believe King has used his boost for today. Skelp is closing strong. Two wins and he claims 1st if I lose my last prediction.

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