From Russia with love: Daria Kasatkina switches tennis allegiance to Australia
- 27-year-old has not been to Russia since coming out as gay in 2022
- World No 12 will be Australia’s new No 1 women’s tennis singles player
Russian-born tennis star Daria Kasatkina has been warmly welcomed by Tennis Australia and will start competing for her new country immediately after sealing a switch of allegiances.
World No 12 Kasatkina confirmed on Saturday her application for permanent residency has been accepted by the government.