Russian tennis star called ‘traitor’ after joining Team Australia

Daria Kasatkina, who spent years as Russia’s top-ranked women’s tennis player, has announced that she’s changing her sporting nationality. The 27-year-old will now represent Australia — a country she began calling home after publicly opposing Russia’s war in Ukraine and coming out as gay. She hasn’t returned to Russia since. Novaya Gazeta Europe reported on her decision and how athletes and politicians back in Russia have responded. Meduza shares an English-language version of the story.

Apr 2, 2025 - 21:00
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Russian tennis star called ‘traitor’ after joining Team Australia
Daria Kasatkina, who spent years as Russia’s top-ranked women’s tennis player, has announced that she’s changing her sporting nationality. The 27-year-old will now represent Australia — a country she began calling home after publicly opposing Russia’s war in Ukraine and coming out as gay. She hasn’t returned to Russia since. Novaya Gazeta Europe reported on her decision and how athletes and politicians back in Russia have responded. Meduza shares an English-language version of the story.

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