One of the most gifted Russian tennis players, Daria Kasatkina, has earned significant success on the WTA circuit both on and off the court. The 27-year-old has won eight WTA singles titles, with a recent victory coming at the 2024 Eastbourne International Open. She registered a win against Canadian tennis sensation Leylah Fernandez in the final. Kasatkina finished runner-up at the 2024 Korea Open, losing to Beatriz Haddad Maia despite winning the first set.
Kasatkina recently lifted the trophy of the eighth WTA title, the 2024 Ningbo Open, where she defeated Mirra Andreeva in the final. She registered her best Grand Slam performance at the 2022 US Open, where she reached the semifinals. She is ranked World No. 11 as of October 2024 by WTA with a career-high ranking of No. 8. Kasatkina was asked by the International Olympic Committee to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics as a neutral athlete. However, she refused the invitation with 12 other tennis players. Popular as a baseline player, Kasatkina is known for kick serves, topspin forehands, and tweeners.
Who is Daria Kasatkina's brother?
Alexandr Kasatkina is the elder brother of Daria Kasatkina; he played tennis for recreational purposes. He started playing tennis with his sister when she was six years old. Their parents were initially against Daria Kasatkina playing tennis, but her brother convinced his parents to allow Daria to play. The brother-sister duo used to practice tennis two to three times a week. Alexandr Kasatkina is a fitness trainer by profession and is usually seen in her sister's player's box during her matches.
Daria Kasatkina's Parents
Hailing from a sporting background, Sergey and Tatyana Kasatkina are the athletic parents of Daria Kasatkina. Her father, Sergey Kasatkina, was a professional ice hockey player who played for Tolyatti Torpedo. He later switched his profession to an engineer and started working at the Volga Automotive in Tolyatti, Russia.
On the other hand, her mother, Tatyana Kasatkina, was a professional athlete who competed in various national-level competitions. She left her sporting career and started working in the field of law.
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FAQ's On Daria Kasatkina Brother
A. Daria Kasatkina started her YouTube Vlogging channel with her girlfriend Natalia Zabiiako about the tennis tour lifestyle.
A. Spanish tennis sensations Rafael Nadal, Maria Sharapova, and Petra Kvitova are Daria Kasatkina's idols.
A. Daria Kasatkina is a big football fan and loves to watch FC Barcelona in action.
A. Yes, Daria Kasatkina is a lesbian currently involved in a relationship with skater Natalia Zabiiako.
A. Daria Kasatkina's best tennis memory includes winning the French Open junior championship.
