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“It’s emotional for me” – Kasatkina ahead of her first match as an Australian

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Russian-born Daria Kasatkina is set to play her first tournament representing Australia at the Credit One Charleston Open this week, marking a significant and emotional milestone in her life. While she sees the change as a positive step, she admits it comes with deep personal feelings.

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Daria Kasatkina at the 2025 Miami Open, the last tournament she played as a Russian, actually as a neutral player due to restrictions to her home country.

At the 2025 Miami Open, Kasatkina played her final tournament under a neutral status, unable to compete under the Russian flag due to ongoing geopolitical restrictions.