MOSCOW, July 1 Russia's first racket Daria Kasatkina thanked the tennis players fans in the UK for their kindness and support.
Earlier, Kasatkina stated that she left the French Open with a very bitter feeling due to the fact that she was booed by the stands after losing to Ukrainian Elina Svitolina. This week, the Russian woman, ranked 11th in the world ranking, reached the final of the grass tournament in Eastbourne, Britain, where she will meet with the American Madison Keys.
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"I have always enjoyed playing in the UK, I am very happy to be back and have the opportunity again. It's great, because people here are sensitive to the culture of the game and know when to support tennis players, and when it's a tense moment. The players here are very respectful. People are very kind to me. I appreciate this support,” Kasatkina is quoted by the Independent.
WTA Eastbourne International01 July 2023 • Kickoff at 14:30Match has not startedMadison KeysUSA– : –Daria KasatkinaRussia
Main Competitions Wimbledon draws will take place July 3-16 on grass courts in London. Last year, the organizers did not allow Russian and Belarusian players to participate, for which the Association of Professional Tennis Players (ATP) and the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) deprived the tournament of rating points. This season, Russians and Belarusians will perform at Wimbledon in a neutral status.