Russian tennis player Daria Kasatkina answered the question whether it is difficult to play in tournaments without the Russian flag. She admitted that she was not against playing on a neutral status, but was considering the possibility of offering an alternative to the Women’s Tennis Association. she told this New York Times.
“I want to ask the WTA if I can race under the rainbow flag,” Kasatkina said.
In the summer of 2022, Kasatkina came out. The tennis player posted a photo of herself with Russian figure skater Natalya Zabiyako after her confession.
Kasatkina is the winner of five WTA tournaments, the Billie Jean King Cup winner, and the winner of a junior Grand Slam tournament in singles. In addition, the Russian tennis player is the third oldest racket in the world in the junior ranking.
Kasatkina ranks 14th in the updated ranking of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA). This is the best result among the Russians. Iga Sventek from Poland continues to lead. Belarusian Arina Sobolenko placed second, Jessica Pegula (USA) third.
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