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Daria Kasatkina says she absolutely does not agree with Nick Kyrgios’ views on Saudi Arabia entering tennis. After ATP Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi revealed the ATP and Saudi Arabia could form a partnership – which would see the Saudis investing in tennis – Kyrgios excitedly reacted to the news.
Also, Kyrgios said that would lead to players being compensated more and better on the Tour. Kasatkina, who came out as gay last summer, suggests she wouldn’t feel safe playing in Saudi Arabia. Also, Kasatkina highlighted that it’s not about the money for her.
Kasatkina calls out Kyrgios: It’s easy for the men to speak that way
“Honestly, tough to talk about. It’s easier for the men because they feel pretty good there. We don’t feel the same way. Money talks in our world right now.
For me, I don’t think that everything is about the money. Also, as Nick Kyrgios said, he would be so happy to go there just for a big check. For me, money is not the number one priority in this case,” Kasatkina said.Before Wimbledon, WTA CEO Steve Simon also left the door open on the possibility of the WTA forming a partnership with Saudi Arabia.“In February I went to Saudi Arabia to…
