History of Daria Kasatkina in Timeline

Daria Kasatkina is a Russian professional tennis player who has achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 8 in singles. She has secured eight WTA Tour singles titles and one doubles title. Kasatkina's most notable Grand Slam performances include reaching the semifinals of the 2022 French Open and the quarterfinals of the 2018 Wimbledon Championships, marking her as a prominent figure in women's tennis.

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1990: Ending Hingis-Mirza win streak

In 2016, Kasatkina and Elena Vesnina defeated Martina Hingis and Sania Mirza to end their 41-match-win streak, the longest streak on the WTA Tour since 1990.

May 1997: Birth of Daria Kasatkina

In May 1997, Daria Sergeyevna Kasatkina was born in Russia. She would later become a professional tennis player.

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1998: Nadia Petrova's Win

In 1998, Nadia Petrova was the last Russian girl to win the girls' singles event at the French Open before Daria Kasatkina's win in 2014.

2008: Last Billie Jean King Cup Title

In 2008, Russia last secured the Billie Jean King Cup title, before Daria Kasatkina helped the team win again in 2020.

2012: Junior Tournament Wins

In early 2012, while still 14, Kasatkina won two higher-level Grade 2 tournaments in Moldova and France, the former of which was the first Grade 2 event she entered.

2013: Kremlin Cup Qualifying

In 2013, Daria Kasatkina began her professional career as a wildcard qualifying entrant at the Kremlin Cup, where she lost her only match.

2013: Junior Fed Cup Win

In 2013, Daria Kasatkina won the Junior Fed Cup, showcasing her talent at a young age.

2013: Sought Out Dehaes as Coach

In late 2013, Kasatkina sought out Dehaes as a coach when she visited Belgium in search of funding.

2014: French Open Junior Title

In 2014, Daria Kasatkina won a junior major singles title at the French Open, demonstrating her early talent and potential.

2014: French Open Junior Title and Youth Olympic Games

In 2014, Daria Kasatkina won the girls' singles event at the French Open, her first and only junior Grand Slam title. In August, she earned a silver medal in doubles at the Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing.

2014: Kremlin Cup Main Draw

In 2014, Kasatkina received a wildcard into the main draw of the Kremlin Cup, but lost her WTA Tour debut to Alison Riske.

2015: Training at Empire Tennis Academy

In 2015, Daria Kasatkina moved to Trnava in Slovakia to train at the Empire Tennis Academy, working with coach Vladimír Pláteník.

2015: Breakthrough Year

In 2015, Daria Kasatkina's ranking steadily climbed throughout the year. She won her first WTA Tour match in July, reached the third round of the US Open as a lucky loser, and won her biggest titles to date in both singles and doubles. In October, she won the doubles event at the Kremlin Cup with Elena Vesnina. She finished the year ranked No. 72.

2015: Lowest Year-End Ranking Since 2015

In 2020, Kasatkina ended the year ranked No. 72, her lowest year-end ranking since 2015.

2016: Continued Rise in WTA Rankings

During the 2016 season, Daria Kasatkina continued to rise in the WTA rankings, reaching No. 32 in the world while still 18 years old. She recorded her first career top ten victory against Venus Williams at the Auckland Open, reached the third round of the Australian Open, and the semifinals of the St. Petersburg Trophy. At the Indian Wells Open, Kasatkina made it to the quarterfinals at her first Premier Mandatory event.

2016: Senior Fed Cup Debut

In 2016, Daria Kasatkina made her senior Fed Cup debut for Russia in a World Group quarterfinal against the Netherlands. She won the doubles dead rubber match with Ekaterina Makarova. However, Russia lost the tie.

2016: Reaching season-best

In 2017, Daria Kasatkina reached the same season-best of No. 24 that she had attained in 2016.

2017: Steady Ranking and Victory over Kerber

In 2017, Daria Kasatkina maintained a steady ranking and had a slow start to the season, with her best results being two quarterfinals at mid-level Premier tournaments. She defeated Angelique Kerber for her first career victory over a current world No. 1 player.

2017: Fed Cup Play-off Loss

In 2017, Daria Kasatkina participated in the Fed Cup play-off round for Russia against Belgium. Despite winning her singles match, Russia lost the tie, keeping them in World Group II.

2017: First WTA Tour Title

In 2017, Daria Kasatkina, as a teenager, won her first WTA Tour title at the Charleston Open, marking a significant achievement in her professional career.

2017: Hired Philippe Dehaes as Coach

In late 2017, Daria Kasatkina hired Belgian Philippe Dehaes to be her new coach.

2018: Quarterfinals at French Open

In 2018, Daria Kasatkina achieved a quarterfinal appearance at the French Open, matching her best result at the tournament up to that point.

2018: Russia Relegated in Fed Cup

In 2018, Daria Kasatkina did not participate in Fed Cup, and Russia was further relegated to the Europe/Africa zonal group.

2018: Success in St. Petersburg, Dubai, and Indian Wells

In 2018, Daria Kasatkina had success at the St. Petersburg Trophy (semifinals), the Dubai Championships (final), and the Indian Wells Open (final). She defeated top players such as Caroline Wozniacki and Venus Williams. With her results at Indian Wells, she climbed to No. 11 in the WTA rankings and became the Russian No. 1.

2018: Strong Clay and Grass Court Seasons

In 2018, Daria Kasatkina made the quarterfinals at the Charleston Open and the third round at the Italian Open. She reached the quarterfinals at the Madrid Open and the French Open, where she defeated Caroline Wozniacki. She also reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon.

2018: Indian Wells Open Match

In 2018, Daria Kasatkina narrowly lost to Naomi Osaka at the Indian Wells Open in a match that was regarded as representing a new wave of women's tennis.

2018: Wimbledon Championships Quarterfinals

In 2018, Daria Kasatkina reached the quarterfinals of the Wimbledon Championships, marking one of her best results at a major tournament.

2018: Moscow Title

In 2018, Daria Kasatkina won the title in Moscow. This victory marked a significant milestone in her career.

2018: First Semifinal Since 2018

In 2020 at Lyon, Kasatkina reached her first semifinal since 2018.

February 2019: Split with Coach Philippe Dehaes

In February 2019, Daria Kasatkina split with her coach, Philippe Dehaes, and later replaced him with Carlos Martinez after a two-month break.

October 2019: Rank Outside Top 50

In October 2019, Daria Kasatkina's ranking fell outside the top 50, marking a challenging period in her career at the time.

2019: Withdrawal from US Open

In 2019, Daria Kasatkina and Anett Kontaveit withdrew from the US Open before their second-round match.

2019: Fed Cup Zonal Competitions

In 2019, Daria Kasatkina competed for Russia in Fed Cup zonal competitions, winning her only match against Karen Barritza. Russia ultimately secured a place in the World Group II play-offs.

2019: Ranking Drop and Coaching Changes

In 2019, Daria Kasatkina could not repeat her previous success, and her ranking dropped throughout the season. She parted with her longtime coach Philippe Dehaes and replaced him with Carlos Martinez.

2019: Ranking Struggles

In 2019, Daria Kasatkina struggled on the WTA Tour, causing her ranking to fall into the bottom half of the top 100.

2020: Post-Suspension Tournaments

In 2020 after the WTA tour suspension, Kasatkina participated in tournaments like Palermo, the Cincinnati Open, and the US Open, facing early losses. She withdrew from the Italian Open due to injury, but recuperated for the French Open. Her final event of the year was in Ostrava, where she reached the second round. She ended the year ranked No. 72.

2020: WTA Semifinal Since Lyon

In 2020, Daria Kasatkina achieved her first WTA semifinal since Lyon. The exact details of this achievement would provide more context.

2020: Billie Jean King Cup Victory

In 2020, Daria Kasatkina led the Russian team to victory at the 2020-21 Billie Jean King Cup, winning all of her matches in the tournament.

2020: 2020 Season

In 2020, Kasatkina participated in multiple tournaments, including Auckland, Adelaide, the Australian Open, St. Petersburg, Dubai, and Doha. She reached her first semifinal since 2018 at Lyon, before the suspension of the WTA Tour due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

August 2021: Sponsorship Deal with Adidas

In August 2021, Daria Kasatkina signed an endorsement deal with Adidas for clothing, footwear, and apparel, after her sponsorship with Nike ended earlier in 2021.

2021: 2021 Season Kickoff at Abu Dhabi Open

In 2021, Daria Kasatkina began her season at the Abu Dhabi Open, defeating Wang Qiang in the first round. After Karolína Muchová withdrew, Kasatkina advanced to the third round, where she lost to Elena Rybakina.

2021: Resurgent Season

In 2021, Daria Kasatkina had a resurgent season, winning two titles and returning to the top 30 in the WTA rankings.

2021: Comments on Bisexuality

In 2021, Daria Kasatkina made comments that were presumed to be discussing her bisexuality in an interview.

2021: Second Title and Return to Top 50

In 2021, Daria Kasatkina secured her second title at the St. Petersburg Ladies' Trophy and became the first two-time champion of the season. This win propelled her back into the top 50 rankings for the first time since October 2019.

2021: Final at Birmingham Classic

In 2021, Daria Kasatkina, seeded fourth, reached the final at the Birmingham Classic, marking her eighth career final, her first on grass, and her third of the year. She lost to Ons Jabeur in straight sets.

May 2022: Return to Top 20 and No. 1 Russian Player

In May 2022, Daria Kasatkina reached her first WTA 1000 semifinal of the season at the Italian Open and returned to the top 20 in the rankings, becoming the No. 1 Russian player on May 16, 2022.

August 2022: WTA 500 Title and Top 10 Ranking

In August 2022, Daria Kasatkina secured a WTA 500 title at the Silicon Valley Classic, defeating Shelby Rogers in the final. This victory propelled her back into the top 10 rankings, reaching a new career-high of world No. 9 on August 8, 2022.

October 2022: Achieved World No. 8 Ranking

In October 2022, Daria Kasatkina achieved her highest WTA ranking to date, reaching world No. 8 in singles.

2022: Coming Out as Lesbian and Relationship with Natalia Zabiiako

In 2022, Daria Kasatkina came out as lesbian and publicly announced her relationship with figure skater Natalia Zabiiako.

2022: Coming Out as Lesbian

In 2022, Daria Kasatkina came out as lesbian, a significant event considering LGBTQ rights are restricted in Russia.

2022: Semifinals at Melbourne and Sydney

In 2022, Daria Kasatkina reached the semifinals at both the Melbourne Summer Set 2 and the Sydney International, showcasing strong performances at the start of the year. She reached the third round of the Australian Open.

2022: Switched to Decathlon's Artengo Racquets

In 2022, Daria Kasatkina switched to Decathlon's Artengo racquets after testing different racquets.

2022: Return to Top 10

In 2022, Daria Kasatkina won two more titles, which marked her return to the top 10 in the WTA rankings.

February 2023: End of Relationship with Carlos Martinez and New Coach

In February 2023, Daria Kasatkina's relationship with her coach Carlos Martinez ended, and Flavio Cipolla became her new coach.

June 2023: Understanding for Ukrainian Players

In June 2023, Daria Kasatkina expressed her understanding for Ukrainian players who refused to shake her hand after matches, acknowledging the difficult situation.

2024: Declined Invitation to 2024 Summer Olympics

In 2024, Daria Kasatkina declined an invitation from the International Olympic Committee to participate in the Summer Olympics as an Individual Neutral Athlete.

March 2025: Announcement to Represent Australia

In March 2025, Daria Kasatkina announced that she would represent Australia at all tennis events after being granted permanent residency.

June 2025: Engagement Announcement

In June 2025, Daria Kasatkina and Natalia Zabiiako announced their engagement.

2025: Fourth Round at Australian Open and Announcement of Representing Australia

In 2025, Daria Kasatkina advanced to the fourth round of the Australian Open, marking a career-best finish at the tournament. In March 2025, she announced her decision to represent Australia and reside in Melbourne.

2025: Switched Nationalities

In 2025, Daria Kasatkina switched her nationality to Australia following her coming out as lesbian in 2022 and her public condemning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.