Rise of the ‘mini-slams’ cranks up demands on tired players Extension of some Masters tournaments on the ATP and WTA tours to two weeks has sparked a mixed reaction The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2023
Kasatkina Thankful Russian Players Still Able to Compete Daria Kasatkina said she is thankful that Russian tennis players are still able to compete in international tournaments while other sports have banned them due to the war in Ukraine. Tennis, unlike many other sports, did not introduce a blanket ban on players from Russia and its ally Belarus after… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 1, 2023
Russia’s Daria Kasatkina supports LTA decision to help Ukrainian players Daria Kasatkina said it made sense for the All England Club to give financial support to Ukrainians in the grass court season: ‘Most of the players, they cannot go home’ The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2023
Are bad shots, blown leads at Australian Open 'choking'? The term “choke” is often used when describing a tennis player who misses what looks like an easy shot or loses a match at the Australian Open and other tournaments The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023
Daria Kasatkina: ‘Coming out helped me. I just felt much better, I’m happy with the outcome’ Daria Kasatkina tells Simon Cambers about a tumultuous year for the Russian player who has been banned from Wimbledon, spoken out against the war in Ukraine and over her own sexuality The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2023
Bencic defeats Kasatkina in Adelaide final Swiss talent Belinda Bencic has delivered an Australian Open statement, dominating the Adelaide International 2 final against the higher-ranked Daria Kasatkina. AAP · Jan 14, 2023
2023 Australian Open Women's Seed Reports The field is wide open at the first slam of the year. Sports Illustrated · Jan 12, 2023
Iga Swiatek, Caroline Garcia Claim Semifinal Berths in WTA Finals Top-seeded Iga Swiatek of Poland dominated Coco Gauff of the US on Saturday to officially claim a semifinal berth in the championship match of the WTA Finals in Fort Worth, Texas. The tourney featured the top eight players on the WTA Tour. Swiatek, the top-rated player in the world, needed… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 6, 2022
Caroline Garcia overturns early deficit to semi-final spot in Texas Garcia will meet Greece’s Maria Sakkari in the semi-finals. The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2022
Kasatkina knocks Gauff out of WTA Finals while Swiatek continues Texas streak Swiatek has lost just 10 games during her two-game streak to be assured of top seed out of the Tracy Austin Group. The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2022
Iga Swiatek advances at WTA Finals while Coco Gauff loses in upset The Polish star defeated Russian Kasatkina with ease The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022
Swiatek, Gauff in Same Group at WTA Finals World number one Iga Swiatek will face American Coco Gauff in a rematch of their French Open final after the pair were drawn in the same group for the round-robin stage of the WTA Finals that will begin in Fort Worth, Texas, on Monday. Roland Garros and US Open champion… Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 29, 2022
Emma Raducanu suffers more frustration after first-round defeat to Daria Kasatkina at Agel Open Emma Raducanu suffered disappointment at the Agel Open as she was beaten by Daria Kasatkina in her opening match in Ostrava. Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2022
Emma Raducanu suffers first-round defeat at Agel Open but Harriet Dart progresses The British number one was beaten 7-5 6-4 at the Czech tournament. The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022
The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2022 US Open day 1: Serena Williams powers ahead at likely last tournament The story of the opening day of play at Flushing Meadows.
The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2022 Best of British at US Open as Andy Murray, Jack Draper and Harriet Dart all win Only Kyle Edmund failed to win as the British challenge got off to a fine start in New York.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2022 US Open roundup: Harriet Dart stuns Daria Kasatkina for career-best win Harriet Dart won her first singles match at the US Open with a 7-6 (8), 1-6, 6-3 victory against Daria Kasatkina, while No 7 seed Simona Halep was upset by Daria Snigur
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2022 Harriet Dart upsets 10th seed Daria Kasatkina in US Open first round The British number two defeated a top-10 player for the first time
Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 28, 2022 Kasatkina Bags Second Title in Hardcourt Swing Ahead of US Open Russian Daria Kasatkina will go into the US Open brimming with confidence after winning her second title on Saturday in the hardcourt swing leading up to the Grand Slam in New York. Top seed Kasatkina defeated Daria Saville 6-4 6-4 in the final at the inaugural Championnats Banque Nationale de…
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022 Russian tennis players collect 3 titles at US Open tuneups It's been quite a week for Russia’s professional tennis players
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022 Russian tennis player Daria Kasatkina ‘free and happy’ after coming out Kasatkina was inspired to come out after Russian footballer Nadya Karpova revealed she was gay in a country where homosexuality is frowned upon
Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2022 Daria Kasatkina, Russia’s No. 1 female tennis player, comes out as gay Russia’s highest-ranked female tennis player has come out as gay, as the parliament of the notoriously anti-LGBTQ country discusses expanding restrictions on discussions of LGBTQ topics.
Daily Mirror · Jul 20, 2022 Russian tennis star admits she may defect to avoid Wimbledon ban after coming out as gay Daria Kasatkina, who came out as a gay recently, and Andrey Rublev are two Russian stars who may seek to change their nationality in order to play at Wimbledon after missing out this year
The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2022 ‘Monumental’: Russian tennis player Daria Kasatkina praised for coming out as gay Activists and athletes say it is an important and symbolic moment for rights of LGBTQ+ people in Russia
The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2022 Daria Kasatkina criticises Russian attitudes to homosexuality after coming out The 25-year-old believes she will “never” be able to hold hands with her girlfriend in Russia.