On March 29, Beijing time, Kasatkina announced on her personal social media that she had transferred from Russia to Australia, and she will officially represent Australia in the future, which also means the birth of a new Australian sister. The Australian Tennis Association took to social media to welcome Kasatkina.
Kasatkina posted on social media
Kasatkina wrote: "I am delighted to share the news that my application for permanent residence has been accepted by the Australian Government. Australia is a place I love, it's a very welcoming country and I feel completely at home here. I love Melbourne and look forward to making it a home there. As part of this decision, I am proud to announce that from now on I will be representing my new home country, Australia, in my professional tennis career. Of course, it wasn't an easy decision, and I want to be grateful to my family, coaches, and everyone who has supported me in my tennis career. I will always respect and appreciate my origins and roots, but for now, I couldn't be more excited to start a new chapter in my career and life under the Australian flag. ”
(Text, Editor/Faye Wong, Photo/Visual China)