Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Kasatkina embraces Aussie AO moment as citizen
Daria Kasatkina is a tennis player who was born in Russia but now lives in Australia.
She recently became an Australian citizen and is excited to play in the Australian Open, which is a big tennis tournament.
She used to play under a neutral flag because of the war in Ukraine, but now she can play for Australia.
She is happy to have the support of Australian fans and is looking forward to the challenge of playing in front of a home crowd.
She has been through a tough time but is now feeling better and ready to focus on her tennis.
Daria Kasatkina has officially become an Australian citizen and will play in the Australian Open as an Australian for the first time.
Kasatkina is excited to play in front of a home crowd and embraces the pressure of representing Australia.
She has been a vocal critic of the war in Ukraine and has not returned to Russia since coming out as gay in 2022.
Kasatkina is the Australian number two behind Maya Joint and is looking forward to competing well in the tournament.
She has faced emotional stress and a heavy tour schedule but is now in a better place mentally and ready to focus on tennis.
- Who
- Daria Kasatkina, a Russian-born tennis player now an Australian citizen
- What
- Kasatkina is set to play in the Australian Open as an Australian citizen for the first time
- When
- The Australian Open begins on Sunday, January 14, 2024
- Where
- Melbourne Park, Australia
- Why
- Kasatkina obtained Australian citizenship and is embracing the opportunity to play in front of a home crowd
- Player
- Daria Kasatkina
- Nationality
- Australian (formerly Russian)
- Current Ranking
- World number 48
- Australian Ranking
- Number 2
- First Match
- Nikola Bartunkova (Czech)
- Citizenship Confirmation
- Saturday, January 13, 2024
- Tournament Start
- Sunday, January 14, 2024