Kasatkina, on her change of nationality: "In Australia, everyone is treated the same"

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"It's a new phase for me, so stepping onto the court as an Australian was stressful, honestly," said Daria Kasatkina just a few minutes after clinching her first victory with her new nationality. Born in Russia, the current world number 14 started her new journey off on the right foot at WTA Charleston 2025, where she still has a long road ahead. Kasatkina didn't have an easy task in this new phase of her life.

"I couldn't help but let a smile escape when the announcer said I was from Australia. It's a very special moment for me to win my first match as an Australian player. I am very happy and couldn't believe something like this would ever happen to me. This week has been a bit stressful with all the changes and reactions to those changes," she confessed in statements to Tennis Channel. "When a tennis player steps onto the court, all the stress they are experiencing explodes; that's how it works. I am very pleased with how I handled the situation today because it hasn't been easy, honestly."

Why Australia?

"It's a country that is a bit far, but it's a great place. The people there are simply different; they are very friendly. Everyone is treated the same; you feel like no one judges anyone, you can be yourself. Australia is a great country. I am very happy and grateful to all the people who have been involved in this process; I am very happy to be part of something like this."

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