Player has not been to Russia since coming out in 2022World No 12 will be Australia’s new No 1 singles playerRussian-born tennis star Daria Kasatkina has been warmly welcomed by Tennis Australia and will start competing for her new country immediately after sealing a switch of allegiances.World No 12 Kasatkina confirmed on Saturday her application for permanent residency has been accepted by the government. Kasatkina, who will be Australia’s new women’s No 1 and the country’s highest-ranked player since Ash Barty retired, is set to play under the Australian flag for the first time at next week’s Charleston Open. Continue reading...