Anastasia Potapova

Elena Rybakina, naturalized Kazakh from Russia. Photo: gettyimages

Russia's Strong Reaction to the Massive Exodus of Tennis Players Naturalized by Other Countries

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Kasatkina, Avanesyan, Potapova, Rakhimova, Polina Kudermetova, and, much earlier, Elina Rybakina and Putintseva. They are just a few of the women who, in recent years, have chosen to renounce their Russian nationality to represent other countries. The difficulties of traveling the world with a Russian passport, the search for stronger financial support in other countries, and the desire to compete in Olympic events have been the driving forces behind this massive talent exodus.

Following the surprising departures of Potapova and Polina Kudermetova, players close to the Putin regime apparently, the controversial President of the Russian Tennis Federation, Shamil Tarpischev, has been firm. "We haven't lost any of the best, but those who want to compete in the Olympic Games. Also, many countries are recruiting young talents from our country, as they did with Rybakina, but we cannot be blamed for it because she was not among the best in her category," he stated on Matchtv.ru.

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Kafelnikov and a tremendous critique of Potapova.

Kafelnikov and a tremendous rant about Potapova: "Should I cry for her departure? I wish her well"

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The change of nationality by Anastasia Potapova leaves Russia without one of its main figures in the top 50. However, within the Federation, they do not seem to regret this loss. The now Austrian player was the subject of comments by Sport Express by Yevgeny Kafelnikov, an absolute legend and current vice president... who didn't seem too sad about her departure: "I do not enjoy talking about this news. Should I give my opinion? It is not necessary. She has changed, so what should I do now? Should I cry? Was she a strong athlete? Has she achieved anything for Russia in her life? Neither you nor I can say, so, safe travels." Yevgeny wasn't exactly thrilled either.

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Daniil Medvedev, exhibition in Russia. Photo: gettyimages

The elite tennis players who will participate in an exhibition organized by Putin's immediate circle

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The Gazprom company, key in the financial management of the war waged by Russia against Ukraine, is organizing an exhibition tournament on November 29 and 30 in St. Petersburg. The organizing team presents the event as a way to overcome international isolation and as a key to sports diplomacy. Vera Podguzova, the vice president of the bank working with the Russian Army and a direct relative of Putin, is in charge of the public relations for this exhibition tournament featuring players like Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Bublik, Karen Khachanov, Tallon Griekspoor, Anastasia Potapova, Diana Shnaider, and Veronika Kudermetova, as well as former players at the level of Youzhny or Tipsarevic.

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Anastasia Potapova, change of nationality. Photo: gettyimages

Potapova and the embarrassing copy-paste she did of Kasatkina's message to announce her change of nationality

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Reality surpasses fiction, and something as simple as a message on social media can expose a tennis player. Anastasia Potapova made headlines this week for renouncing her Russian nationality and switching to represent Austria. This was unexpected from a player closely linked to Putin's regime and with a strong stance supporting the conflict with Ukraine. What's most curious is that the message announcing this decision bears more than just coincidental similarities to the one Daria Kasatkina posted months ago when she announced she would represent Australia. Kasatkina herself has taken note of this blunder.

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Anastasia Potapova changes nationality.

Potapova, the latest to "leave" from Russia: will compete under Austrian nationality

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With no signs of the situation in Ukraine changing, under an invasion by Russia that has been going on for more than three and a half years, this pre-season is leaving us with an interesting group of players who decide to change their nationality and compete under a different flag. Just a few days ago, it was Kamilla Rakhimova who announced that she will play for Uzbekistan, and this morning brings us another surprising news, that of Anastasia Potapova, who will now represent Austria. She announced this on social media, stating that the country has accepted her request and calling the Central European country a "second home" for her.

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WTA Cleveland 2025: Lys surprises Joint and Jovic Potapova. Photo: Gettyimages

WTA Cleveland 2025: Lys surprises Joint and Jovic defeats Potapova

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The WTA Cleveland, the last tournament before the US Open, has begun with some surprises in its first round. The third seed, Maya Joint, fell to Eva Lys by 6-4, 6-4, after an hour and 30 minutes of play. Meanwhile, the fourth seed, Anastasia Potatova, also exited the American tournament early, succumbing to Iva Jovic by 7-5, 6-3, after an hour and 48 minutes of match.

Other results of the day at WTA Cleveland

. A Zakharova d. K Birrell: 5-7 6-4 6-3

. S Sierra d. S Kartal: 4-6 6-4 7-6(2)

. P Kudermetova d. K Scott: 6-4 6-4

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Iga Swiatek debuts with victory in WTA Cincinnati. Source: Getty.

Swiatek scores the first in Cincinnati

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Although things didn't go too well for her in Montreal, Iga Swiatek is already 100% focused on her new goal, the Cincinnati WTA 1000. It's a tournament she has never been able to win or even reach the final, reasons why she faces this week with even more excitement. So far, the Polish player shifted into gear in the main draw by defeating Anastasia Potapova 6-1, 6-4, in a second set where she had to come back from a break down. In the next round, she will face Marta Kostyuk, a dangerous opponent whom she has a commanding 4-0 lead in their head-to-head.

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Sabalenka continues unstoppable and debuts with victory in Rome against Potapova. Photo: Getty Images

Sabalenka continues unstoppable and debuts with a victory in Rome against Potapova

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Aryna Sabalenka does not hit the brakes. If she ruled with an iron fist during her time at the Mutua Madrid Open, she has started in the same way at the WTA in Rome. The world's number one wants to secure her first title in Italy and has begun on the right foot after a straightforward victory over Anastasia Potapova by 6-2, 6-2 in an hour and four minutes. She will face Sofia Kenin in the third round.

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Elena Rybakina, naturalized Kazakh from Russia. Photo: gettyimages

Russia's Strong Reaction to the Massive Exodus of Tennis Players Naturalized by Other Countries

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Kasatkina, Avanesyan, Potapova, Rakhimova, Polina Kudermetova, and, much earlier, Elina Rybakina and Putintseva. They are just a few of the women who, in recent years, have chosen to renounce their Russian nationality to represent other countries. The difficulties of traveling the world with a Russian passport, the search for stronger financial support in other countries, and the desire to compete in Olympic events have been the driving forces behind this massive talent exodus.

Following the surprising departures of Potapova and Polina Kudermetova, players close to the Putin regime apparently, the controversial President of the Russian Tennis Federation, Shamil Tarpischev, has been firm. "We haven't lost any of the best, but those who want to compete in the Olympic Games. Also, many countries are recruiting young talents from our country, as they did with Rybakina, but we cannot be blamed for it because she was not among the best in her category," he stated on Matchtv.ru.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La contundente reacción de Rusia a la fuga masiva de tenistas nacionalizadas por otros países

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Anastasia Potapova, change of nationality. Photo: gettyimages

Potapova and the embarrassing copy-paste she did of Kasatkina's message to announce her change of nationality

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Reality surpasses fiction, and something as simple as a message on social media can expose a tennis player. Anastasia Potapova made headlines this week for renouncing her Russian nationality and switching to represent Austria. This was unexpected from a player closely linked to Putin's regime and with a strong stance supporting the conflict with Ukraine. What's most curious is that the message announcing this decision bears more than just coincidental similarities to the one Daria Kasatkina posted months ago when she announced she would represent Australia. Kasatkina herself has taken note of this blunder.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Potapova y el sonrojante copiar-pegar que hizo del mensaje de Kasatkina para anunciar su cambio de nacionalidad

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Kafelnikov and a tremendous critique of Potapova.

Kafelnikov and a tremendous rant about Potapova: "Should I cry for her departure? I wish her well"

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The change of nationality by Anastasia Potapova leaves Russia without one of its main figures in the top 50. However, within the Federation, they do not seem to regret this loss. The now Austrian player was the subject of comments by Sport Express by Yevgeny Kafelnikov, an absolute legend and current vice president... who didn't seem too sad about her departure: "I do not enjoy talking about this news. Should I give my opinion? It is not necessary. She has changed, so what should I do now? Should I cry? Was she a strong athlete? Has she achieved anything for Russia in her life? Neither you nor I can say, so, safe travels." Yevgeny wasn't exactly thrilled either.

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Anastasia Potapova changes nationality.

Potapova, the latest to "leave" from Russia: will compete under Austrian nationality

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With no signs of the situation in Ukraine changing, under an invasion by Russia that has been going on for more than three and a half years, this pre-season is leaving us with an interesting group of players who decide to change their nationality and compete under a different flag. Just a few days ago, it was Kamilla Rakhimova who announced that she will play for Uzbekistan, and this morning brings us another surprising news, that of Anastasia Potapova, who will now represent Austria. She announced this on social media, stating that the country has accepted her request and calling the Central European country a "second home" for her.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Potapova, la última en "marcharse" de Rusia: competirá bajo la nacionalidad austriaca

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Daniil Medvedev, exhibition in Russia. Photo: gettyimages

The elite tennis players who will participate in an exhibition organized by Putin's immediate circle

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The Gazprom company, key in the financial management of the war waged by Russia against Ukraine, is organizing an exhibition tournament on November 29 and 30 in St. Petersburg. The organizing team presents the event as a way to overcome international isolation and as a key to sports diplomacy. Vera Podguzova, the vice president of the bank working with the Russian Army and a direct relative of Putin, is in charge of the public relations for this exhibition tournament featuring players like Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Bublik, Karen Khachanov, Tallon Griekspoor, Anastasia Potapova, Diana Shnaider, and Veronika Kudermetova, as well as former players at the level of Youzhny or Tipsarevic.

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WTA Cleveland 2025: Lys surprises Joint and Jovic Potapova. Photo: Gettyimages

WTA Cleveland 2025: Lys surprises Joint and Jovic defeats Potapova

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The WTA Cleveland, the last tournament before the US Open, has begun with some surprises in its first round. The third seed, Maya Joint, fell to Eva Lys by 6-4, 6-4, after an hour and 30 minutes of play. Meanwhile, the fourth seed, Anastasia Potatova, also exited the American tournament early, succumbing to Iva Jovic by 7-5, 6-3, after an hour and 48 minutes of match.

Other results of the day at WTA Cleveland

. A Zakharova d. K Birrell: 5-7 6-4 6-3

. S Sierra d. S Kartal: 4-6 6-4 7-6(2)

. P Kudermetova d. K Scott: 6-4 6-4

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, WTA Cleveland 2025: Lys sorprende a Joint y Jovic a Potapova

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Iga Swiatek debuts with victory in WTA Cincinnati. Source: Getty.

Swiatek scores the first in Cincinnati

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Although things didn't go too well for her in Montreal, Iga Swiatek is already 100% focused on her new goal, the Cincinnati WTA 1000. It's a tournament she has never been able to win or even reach the final, reasons why she faces this week with even more excitement. So far, the Polish player shifted into gear in the main draw by defeating Anastasia Potapova 6-1, 6-4, in a second set where she had to come back from a break down. In the next round, she will face Marta Kostyuk, a dangerous opponent whom she has a commanding 4-0 lead in their head-to-head.

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Sabalenka continues unstoppable and debuts with victory in Rome against Potapova. Photo: Getty Images

Sabalenka continues unstoppable and debuts with a victory in Rome against Potapova

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Aryna Sabalenka does not hit the brakes. If she ruled with an iron fist during her time at the Mutua Madrid Open, she has started in the same way at the WTA in Rome. The world's number one wants to secure her first title in Italy and has begun on the right foot after a straightforward victory over Anastasia Potapova by 6-2, 6-2 in an hour and four minutes. She will face Sofia Kenin in the third round.

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"Luck" accompanies Sabalenka: reaches SF in Stuttgart without playing

"Luck" accompanies Sabalenka: advances to SF of Stuttgart without playing

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After a nearly three-hour beating yesterday, Anastasia Potapova couldn't play today at the WTA Stuttgart due to physical issues. She was scheduled to face Aryna Sabalenka in the round of 16, so the Belarusian now advances directly to the quarterfinals of the German tournament without playing a single match, as she was exempt from the first round as the top seed. Mertens or Schnaider will face a fully rested Sabalenka in those quarterfinals.

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Indian Wells 2025. Bouzas fights, but Potapova achieves the comeback. Photo: Getty

Indian Wells 2025: Bouzas fights, but Potapova achieves the comeback

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Exciting and close match on a rainy day at Indian Wells 2025. It was Jessica Bouzas who started with the lead on the scoreboard, but Anastasia Potapova managed to come back with a final score of 6-7(5), 6-4, and 7-5 in 2 hours and 41 minutes of battle. A match with not many highlights on serve, but fiercely contested from the first set to that final one, with several breaks, ultimately favorable for the Russian.

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