Kasatkina, a Russian tennis player who opposes the Russia-Ukraine conflict, is about to become Australia's first sister

Russian tennis player Kasatkina, who opposes the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, is about to undergo major changes in her career and life, and she is currently ranked 12th in the WTA world women's singles, announcing that she has changed her nationality to Australia and will no longer represent Russia in the future.

Kasatkina

"I love Australia, it's so hospitable, it feels like home. I love Melbourne and look forward to making a home there. I am proud to announce that from now on, my professional tennis career will represent my new home country, Australia. 27-year-old Kasatkina was born in Moscow, but since 2022 to publicly admit that she is gay, and strongly oppose Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, she has never returned to China due to security concerns, and now she has revealed on Instagram that she has obtained permanent residency in Australia, "Obviously, this decision is not easy to do in some places, I will always respect and cherish the bloodline, but I am very happy to start a new chapter in my career and life under the Australian flag." ”

With eight WTA Tour women's singles titles, a world best ranking of No. 8 and her first semi-final at the 2022 French Open, Kasatkina is on the verge of becoming Australia's first sister, and has started the season so far with a consistent record of 9-8 and has just exited the women's singles round in Miami.