Kasatkina ‘given guarantees’ on safety of gay players in Saudi
Stay informed on tennis news: Kasatkina reportedly assured of safety for LGBTQ+ players in Saudi Arabia.
One of the few out homosexual players on the WTA Tour, Daria Kasatkina, claims she has been “given guarantees” regarding her safety in the event that she plays in Saudi Arabia.
The 26-year-old has a chance to advance to the WTA Finals, which will take place in Riyadh for the first time this November, and conclude the season.
When asked if gay players should feel comfortable participating, the world number 11 responded to BBC Sport, saying, “I’ve been given guarantees that I’m going to be fine.”
When questioned at Wimbledon the previous year, Kasatkina voiced his concerns about Saudi Arabia hosting the Finals, stating that there were “many issues concerning this country.”
However, following her victory over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the third round of the Madrid Open, Kasatkina discussed the advantages of moving the tour’s main event to Riyadh for a three-year period.
“It’s fantastic news for me if I qualify; it means that I am in the top eight in the world,” she exclaimed.
“We can observe that Saudis are now tremendously interested in sports and want to see it grow. And I think it’s fantastic as long as it provides the locals, especially the ladies and young children, with the chance to witness the sport in action and engage in it through watching, playing, and participating.
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