Kasatkina Changes Sporting Nationality: "I Will Represent Australia, My New Home"

Jules Hypolite

le 28/03/2025 à 22h14

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Born Russian, Daria Kasatkina has chosen to change her sporting nationality and will now represent Australia.

The 27-year-old player, ranked 12th in the world, will become Australia’s No. 1, as she announced on her social media:

"I am very happy to inform you that my application for permanent residency has been approved by the Australian government.

Australia is a place full of love, very welcoming, and I feel at home here. I love being in Melbourne and can’t wait to live there.

In this context, I am proud to announce that from now on and for the rest of my career, I will represent Australia, my new home.

Of course, there were aspects of this decision that were not easy. I want to thank my family, my coaches, and everyone who has supported me throughout my journey.

I will always have respect and gratitude for my roots, but I am thrilled to begin this new chapter under the colors of the Australian flag.

Thank you all for your understanding and support."