Kasatkina wins October Shot of the Month with memorable play …
Nov 2, 2024 · Daria Kasatkina clinched the October Shot of the Month after a standout moment during the Ningbo Open final against Mirra Andreeva. In an extensive rally that stretched to 20 shots, Kasatkina chased down what seemed like an unreturnable drop shot from Andreeva, sprinting to the net and responding with a sharp, short-angled crosscourt winner ...
Iga Swiatek thanks crowd for ‘extra energy’ as she smashes Daria Kasatkina
6 days ago · Swiatek got the Riyadh crowd cheering for her, and even during her post-match interview, they were shouting “Iga, Iga!”. “As usual, thank you guys for the support. It means a lot. You guys ...
Best season yet: Kasatkina credits mental strength for late-career …
Oct 22, 2024 · TOKYO -- Is Daria Kasatkina enjoying the best year of her decade-long career on the Hologic WTA Tour? The 27-year-old has won two WTA 500 titles in 2024, along with four additional finals, and is eyeing a Top 10 finish for the third time in her career. But for Kasatkina, it's not the results that have defined her season.
Kasatkina overcomes Mirra Andreeva in Ningbo to win second …
Daria Kasatkina had to battle through a back-and-forth showdown with Mirra Andreeva in the WTA 500 Ningbo Open final on Sunday, coming back from a third-set deficit to win her second title of the year.
Daria Kasatkina battles past fellow Russian Mirra Andreeva to win …
Oct 20, 2024 · Daria Kasatkina fought past her good friend Mirra Andreeva to win the Ningbo Open title in China. Russian fifth seed Kasatkina beat her teenage compatriot 6-0 4-6 6-4 in a scrappy encounter.
Daria Kasatkina, the world's bravest tennis player - CBS News
May 26, 2024 · For the first half-dozen years of her pro career, Daria Kasatkina was known as an ascending player, whose tennis was predicated on brains, not brawn, using her racket less as a high-powered...
Daria Kasatkina eases past Jaqueline Cristian in 2024 US Open …
Aug 26, 2024 · At the 2024 US Open, Daria Kasatkina, the world No. 13, faced off against Jaqueline Cristian, the world No. 69 from Romania. Kasatkina secured a convincing victory over Cristian in the first round, winning 6-2, 6-4.
Eastbourne International: Daria Kasatkina beats Leylah Fernandez …
Jun 29, 2024 · Daria Kasatkina saw off a spirited performance by Leylah Fernandez to win the Eastbourne International in straight sets. The Russian sixth seed triumphed 6-3 6-4 as she secured her seventh WTA...
Daria Kasatkina’s Tumultuous and Triumphant Season
Nov 5, 2022 · The tennis star has spoken out against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and come out as gay with her partner, the figure skater and fellow Russian Natalia Zabiiako.
Wimbledon: Paula Badosa beats No.14 seed Daria Kasatkina in …
Jul 5, 2024 · Daria Kasatkina. Twelve months after a vertebra stress fracture threatened her career, Badosa needed almost three hours to cook up a 7-6 (6), 4-6, 6-4 victory over the No.14 seed, to equal her best Wimbledon performance to date. “For me this is so very special,” said the Spaniard, her voice wavering with emotion.