Tennis star gets engaged to girlfriend after switching allegiance from Russia
June 13 2025, 08:15 Russian-born tennis star Daria Kasatkina has got engaged to her girlfriend, having recently switched her allegiance to Australia because of her sexuality.
Kasatkina came out publicly as gay in 2022 and revealed that she was dating Russian former Olympic figure-skater Natalia Zabiiako.
Earlier this year, in the face Russia’s homophobic climate, world number 16 Kasatkina announced she would be representing Australia after the Canberra government granted her residency.
They couple took to Instagram to share their news, with the caption: “And just like that”, as Zabiiako showed off a cut diamond ring.
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