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Daria Kasatkina Biography – Everything you need to know about Daria

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On Saturday, March 29, the 27-year-old tennis player, ranked world No. 12, announced that she would now represent Australia professionally. This decision came after the Australian government granted her permanent residency.

Before this, she lived between Dubai and Spain and had not returned to Russia for over two and a half years. In 2022, she came out as gay and revealed that she was in a relationship with Natalia Zabiiako, a Russian Olympic figure skater.

Speaking to journalists on Monday, April 31, before playing in the Charleston Open, she explained that due to the situation in Russia, she felt she had no other option but to change her national allegiance. Her statement was reported by BBC Sport.

Daria Kasatkina – Russian-Australian Tennis Star

Basic Information

  • Full Name: Daria Sergeyevna Kasatkina

  • Date of Birth: May 7, 1997

  • Age: 27 (as of 2024)

  • Birthplace: Tolyatti, Russia

  • Nationality: Russian-born, switched to Australian nationality in 2025

  • Height: 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)

  • Weight: 62 kg (137 lbs)

  • Net Worth: Around $8 million (approximate)

  • Playing Style: Creative shot-making, speed, and smart play rather than power

Early Life & Family

  • Daria was born in Tolyatti, Russia, to athletic parents.

  • Her mother was a track athlete, and her father played ice hockey.

  • She has an older brother, Alexandr, who encouraged her to play tennis at age 6.

Tennis Career

  • Started playing on the ITF Junior Circuit at 14.

  • Won the 2014 French Open Girls’ Singles title.

  • Won a silver medal in doubles at the 2014 Youth Olympics.

Professional Career

  • Turned pro in 2014.

  • Won 8 WTA singles titles and 1 doubles title.

  • Reached a career-high ranking of World No. 8 in 2022.

  • Won the Charleston Open in 2017 as a teenager.

  • Finished runner-up at Indian Wells 2018 against Naomi Osaka.

  • Helped Russia win the 2020–21 Billie Jean King Cup.

Struggles & Comeback

  • Faced a slump in 2019, falling out of the top 100.

  • Bounced back in 2021 with 2 titles, returning to the top 30.

  • Won 2 more titles in 2022, reaching the top 10 again.

Personal Life

  • Favorite Players: Rafael Nadal, Maria Sharapova, Petra Kvitová.

  • Hobbies: Loves football and supports FC Barcelona.

  • Relationship: In 2022, she came out as lesbian and is dating figure skater Natalia Zabiiako.

  • They share a YouTube vlog about life on the tennis tour.

Sponsorships & Endorsements

  • Previously sponsored by Nike, but switched to Adidas in 2021.

  • Uses Decathlon’s Artengo racquets.

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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

1. Why did Daria Kasatkina switch nationality to Australia?

She changed nationality in 2025 after criticizing the Russian government and the Ukraine war.

2. How many titles has she won?

She has won 8 WTA singles titles and 1 doubles title.

3. Who is Daria Kasatkina’s girlfriend?

She is dating Natalia Zabiiako, a figure skater.

4. What is Daria Kasatkina’s playing style?

She relies on smart tactics, speed, and creative shots rather than power.

5. What is Daria Kasatkina’s net worth?

Her estimated net worth is around $8 million.

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