NewsPhotos Russia's Daria Kasatkina comes out as gay: Know all about gorgeous tennis star, in pics

Russia's Daria Kasatkina comes out as gay: Know all about gorgeous tennis star, in pics

Russia’s highest-ranked women's tennis player Daria Kasatkina, said in a video interview that she is dating a woman. The French Open semifinalist’s comments come as the Russian parliament discusses tightening already stringent restrictions on public discussions of LGBTQ relationships. Kasatkina posted a picture on Instagram of her embracing Olympic silver medalist figure skater Natalia Zabiiako.

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Updated:Jul 20, 2022, 09:01 AM IST

Daria Kasatkina is a fan of Rafa Nadal and Maria Sharapova

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Daria Kasatkina's favourite tennis player is Rafael Nadal. In the women's game, she is a fan of Petra Kvitová and Maria Sharapova. (Source: Twitter)

Daria Kasatkina is No. 1-ranked Russian tennis player

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Daria Kasatkina is back to the top 20 in the rankings, becoming once again the No. 1 Russian player on 16 May 2022. (Source: Instagram)

Daria Kasatkina has won biggest WTA titles in Russia

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Daria Kasatkina also has won the biggest titles of her career at the Kremlin Cup and at the St. Petersburg Trophy at home in Russia. (Source: Instagram)

Daria Kasatkina has spoken out against Russia's 'gay propaganda' law

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Daria Kasatkina spoke out against the situation in Russia, saying that she will never be able to hold hands with her girlfriend in her home country, where she is not currently based. (Source: Instagram)

Daria Kasatkina won 2014 French Open junior title

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Daria Kasatkina excelled as a junior, winning the European 16s championship and one junior Grand Slam singles title at the 2014 French Open. (Source: Twitter)

Daria Kasatkina is ranked No. 12 in the world

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Daria Kasatkina, currently ranked No. 12 in the world, told a Russian blogger that she is in a relationship with a woman, figure skater Natalia Zabiiako. (Source: Twitter)