Daria Kasatkina

Kasatkina is crowned in La Bisbal. Source: Getty

Kasatkina wins her first title of the season in La Bisbal

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Daria Kasatkina completed her great week by lifting the title at the WTA 125 La Bisbal D'Emporda after coming back to defeat the German Korpatsch in the thrilling final (2-6, 6-3, 7-5). The Australian naturalized tennis player entered the tournament after suffering three consecutive defeats on the circuit; however, at a lower level, she managed to claim her first title of the season. An agonizing third set where Kasatkina was leading 5-1 and saw her advantage slip away, but she ultimately managed to close out the match and the tournament. 

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Here are the semi-finals of the WTA 125K in La Bisbal, with the possibility of a Spanish final. Photo: Gettyimages

The semifinals of the WTA 125K in La Bisbal are set, with the possibility of a Spanish final

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The WTA 125K La Bisbal d'Empordà 2026 is entering its final stages with two Spanish players fighting for the title. Marina Bassols and Sara Sorribes have reached the semifinals of the Catalan tournament and could face each other in the grand final on Sunday. Bassols convincingly defeated Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-2, 6-1 and will now face the German player Tamara Korpatsch, who beat her compatriot Caroline Werner 6-1, 6-1. On the other side, Sorribes fought hard to overcome Elena Pridankina 3-6, 7-5, 7-5 in a three-hour and 20-minute match. She will meet Daria Kasatkina on Saturday, who outplayed Alina Charaeva 4-6, 6-0, 6-4.

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Potapova justifies her copy-paste of Kasatkina's statement after changing nationality: "I couldn't have said it better... so I didn't." Photo: Getty Images

Potapova justifies her copy-paste of Kasatkina's statement after changing nationality: "I couldn't have said it better... so I didn't"

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Anastasia Potapova staged a comeback from 3-6, 1-5 in the first round of the Australian Open against Suzan Lamens, and after such an achievement, she went on to explain the controversial post she made when announcing her change of nationality from Russian to Austrian. When she made it official in early December, the news itself was that her statement was the same as the one used by Daria Kasatkina when she announced her change of nationality from Russian to Australian. Potapova justified it this way: "I couldn't have said it better... so I didn't. Those were the perfect words. I loved it. My team and everyone loved it. So yes, we tried it. I don't think anything terrible happened. I think the media exaggerated it just because they didn't like that I did it. I mean, who cares about the posts, right?".

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WTA 125K La Bisbal 2026: Kasatkina and Korpatsch prevent a Spanish final. Photo: Getty Images

WTA 125K La Bisbal 2026: Kasatkina and Korpatsch Prevent a Spanish Final

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There will be no Spanish final at the WTA 125K de la Bisbal d'Empordà 2026 after Marina Bassols and Sara Sorribes both fell in their respective matches. Bassols was very close to reaching the final, but Tamara Korpastch came back from a set down to clinch the victory with a score of 3-6, 6-0, 6-4, after two hours and 35 minutes of play. Meanwhile, Sorribes paid the price for the tough battle the day before and had no chance against Daria Kasatkina, who won with a score of 6-2, 6-0.

 

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Swiatek survived in Doha after a rough start.

Swiatek overcomes a turbulent start and survives in her second match in Doha

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Iga Swiatek continues with her participation in the WTA Doha 2026. Perhaps not convincing, but pulling through a match that had complex nuances, especially after one of the best sets Daria Kasatkina has played in recent times. Iga needed to roll up her sleeves, get down to work, and draw on her expertise to come back in the match and reach the quarter-finals (5-7, 6-1, 6-1), completing an imperial performance in the last two sets. A victory that gives oxygen to the Polish player, who awaits Maria Sakkari in the quarter-finals.

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Kasatkina closes the door on Sakkari in Adelaide. Photo: Getty

Kasatkina closes the door on Sakkari in Adelaide

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Daria Kasatkina adapted perfectly to her role as an Australian to perform as the local favorite in the last match of the WTA Adelaide 2026. The Russian player, ranked 48th in the world, defeated Maria Sakkari with a score of 7-6(2) and 6-4 in nearly 2 hours of play. Her next opponent in the second round will be Jaquelin Cristian.

Results of the WTA Adelaide 2026:

  • Ajla Tomljanovic d. Clara Tauson 7-6(5) (ret.)
  • Anna Kalinskaya d. Gabriela Ruse 6-0 and 6-3
  • Victoria Mboko d. Beatriz Haddad Maia 5-7, 6-3, and 6-2

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Kasatkina is crowned in La Bisbal. Source: Getty

Kasatkina wins her first title of the season in La Bisbal

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Daria Kasatkina completed her great week by lifting the title at the WTA 125 La Bisbal D'Emporda after coming back to defeat the German Korpatsch in the thrilling final (2-6, 6-3, 7-5). The Australian naturalized tennis player entered the tournament after suffering three consecutive defeats on the circuit; however, at a lower level, she managed to claim her first title of the season. An agonizing third set where Kasatkina was leading 5-1 and saw her advantage slip away, but she ultimately managed to close out the match and the tournament. 

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WTA 125K La Bisbal 2026: Kasatkina and Korpatsch prevent a Spanish final. Photo: Getty Images

WTA 125K La Bisbal 2026: Kasatkina and Korpatsch Prevent a Spanish Final

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There will be no Spanish final at the WTA 125K de la Bisbal d'Empordà 2026 after Marina Bassols and Sara Sorribes both fell in their respective matches. Bassols was very close to reaching the final, but Tamara Korpastch came back from a set down to clinch the victory with a score of 3-6, 6-0, 6-4, after two hours and 35 minutes of play. Meanwhile, Sorribes paid the price for the tough battle the day before and had no chance against Daria Kasatkina, who won with a score of 6-2, 6-0.

 

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Here are the semi-finals of the WTA 125K in La Bisbal, with the possibility of a Spanish final. Photo: Gettyimages

The semifinals of the WTA 125K in La Bisbal are set, with the possibility of a Spanish final

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The WTA 125K La Bisbal d'Empordà 2026 is entering its final stages with two Spanish players fighting for the title. Marina Bassols and Sara Sorribes have reached the semifinals of the Catalan tournament and could face each other in the grand final on Sunday. Bassols convincingly defeated Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-2, 6-1 and will now face the German player Tamara Korpatsch, who beat her compatriot Caroline Werner 6-1, 6-1. On the other side, Sorribes fought hard to overcome Elena Pridankina 3-6, 7-5, 7-5 in a three-hour and 20-minute match. She will meet Daria Kasatkina on Saturday, who outplayed Alina Charaeva 4-6, 6-0, 6-4.

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Swiatek survived in Doha after a rough start.

Swiatek overcomes a turbulent start and survives in her second match in Doha

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Iga Swiatek continues with her participation in the WTA Doha 2026. Perhaps not convincing, but pulling through a match that had complex nuances, especially after one of the best sets Daria Kasatkina has played in recent times. Iga needed to roll up her sleeves, get down to work, and draw on her expertise to come back in the match and reach the quarter-finals (5-7, 6-1, 6-1), completing an imperial performance in the last two sets. A victory that gives oxygen to the Polish player, who awaits Maria Sakkari in the quarter-finals.

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Potapova justifies her copy-paste of Kasatkina's statement after changing nationality: "I couldn't have said it better... so I didn't." Photo: Getty Images

Potapova justifies her copy-paste of Kasatkina's statement after changing nationality: "I couldn't have said it better... so I didn't"

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Anastasia Potapova staged a comeback from 3-6, 1-5 in the first round of the Australian Open against Suzan Lamens, and after such an achievement, she went on to explain the controversial post she made when announcing her change of nationality from Russian to Austrian. When she made it official in early December, the news itself was that her statement was the same as the one used by Daria Kasatkina when she announced her change of nationality from Russian to Australian. Potapova justified it this way: "I couldn't have said it better... so I didn't. Those were the perfect words. I loved it. My team and everyone loved it. So yes, we tried it. I don't think anything terrible happened. I think the media exaggerated it just because they didn't like that I did it. I mean, who cares about the posts, right?".

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Kasatkina closes the door on Sakkari in Adelaide. Photo: Getty

Kasatkina closes the door on Sakkari in Adelaide

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Daria Kasatkina adapted perfectly to her role as an Australian to perform as the local favorite in the last match of the WTA Adelaide 2026. The Russian player, ranked 48th in the world, defeated Maria Sakkari with a score of 7-6(2) and 6-4 in nearly 2 hours of play. Her next opponent in the second round will be Jaquelin Cristian.

Results of the WTA Adelaide 2026:

  • Ajla Tomljanovic d. Clara Tauson 7-6(5) (ret.)
  • Anna Kalinskaya d. Gabriela Ruse 6-0 and 6-3
  • Victoria Mboko d. Beatriz Haddad Maia 5-7, 6-3, and 6-2

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Daria Kasatkina, tennis in Saudi Arabia. Photo: gettyimages

Kasatkina explains why it is good that top-level tournaments are held in Saudi Arabia

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Daria Kasatkina is one of the most vocal tennis players regarding women's social rights and the LGBTQ+ community. Therefore, her response to a challenging question during the press conference of the WTA 500 Brisbane 2026 about the benefits of competing in Saudi Arabia has made a significant impact.

"Unfortunately, as tennis players, we do not have a voice in where we play. The governing bodies of tennis profit from us, and our role is to go and compete—it's our job, and we also need to earn money. I always try to find positive aspects, one of which is to show young Saudi women the benefits of our sport and contribute to improving their situation," she explained.

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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.

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