Tennis
In Russia, they demand to deprive Kasatkina of a prestigious title. The tennis player just laughs
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The State Duma deputy decided to challenge the award of an honorary sports title to Darya.
Recently, the first racket of Russia, Daria Kasatkina, often appears in news reports not because of sporting achievements – public attention is more attracted to the life position of the Russian tennis player, about which she began to speak often and openly. At the same time, the Ministry of Sports awarded her the title of Honored Master of Sports of Russia.
Given the informational background around the tennis player, this decision caused some misunderstanding. So, in the State Duma they even proposed to deprive the athlete of the newly received badge.
Daria has already laughed at this initiative.
“I don’t understand the decisions made in the Ministry of Sports”
Not so long ago, Kasatkina reached the semi-finals of Roland Garros, won titles at tournaments in San Jose (USA) and Granby (Canada), and also entered the top ten tennis players in the world. However, her main achievement is last year’s victory in the Russian national team in the Billie Jean King Cup (formerly the Federation Cup).
It is this success that is associated with the further assignment of the title of ZMS to Daria. The decision of the Ministry of Sports did not cause criticism among the majority of Russian tennis figures, however, State Duma deputy Roman Teryushkov doubted its correctness:
— It’s hard to explain anything here, I don’t understand the decisions made in the Ministry of Sports. It seems to me that the Honored Master of Sports of Russia is an honorary title that is awarded for contribution to raising the country’s prestige. I would like to ask other ZMS of Russia, who forged victories, glorified their country. To put in one row a person who wants Swiss citizenship is a question for me.
Assigned for a commercial tournament that bears the name of an American tennis player. The order must be challenged by the prosecutor’s office, because it does not fall under the criteria for assignment. I will make an appeal,” the deputy said on the air of the program “There is a topic!” on Match TV.
Kasatkina reacted promptly, ridiculing Teryushkov’s initiative.
— Ha-ha-ha! You just have an icon [ЗМС] no, you’re freaking out! — wrote Daria.
Kasatkina earned the title of ZMS
Roman Teryushkov has the right to his personal opinion, but the title of ZMS of Russia is not given for political views or sexual orientation. There are clear criteria for this award, which Daria fulfilled.
Yes, in the criteria of the Ministry of Sports of the Russian Federation there is a clause according to which, as an exception, an honorary title can be awarded for an outstanding contribution to raising the authority of the country and Russian sports as a whole at the international level. However, how this paragraph can exclude the possibility of Kasatkina being awarded the title of ZMS is completely incomprehensible.
Another thing is if Kasatkina still fulfills her desire and becomes a citizen of Switzerland. In this case, Teryushkov’s initiative will acquire logic. But for now, Kasatkina is just doing what brings sports victories to Russia. Albeit under a neutral flag.
Source: Sportbox
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Ukraine’s first racket Elina Svitolina (WTA 14) became the “Opening Week” participant of the Australian Open 2026.
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Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) announced the list of all award winners for the 2025 season.
World number one Arina Sabalenka was chosen as the best tennis player of the year. Hendrik Vleshouwers, coach of American Amanda Anisimova, received the best coach award.
Anisimova received the Progress of the Year award, while Victoria Mboko received the Newcomer of the Year award. Katerina Sinyakova / Taylor Townsend couple was chosen as the best duet of the season.
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- Progress of the Year – Amanda Anisimova
- Rookie of the Year – Victoria Mboko
- Comeback of the Year – Belinda Bencic
- Diamond Aces (promoting tennis both on and off the court) – Coco Gauff
- Peachy Kellmeier Award (for contributions to WTA players) – Gabriela Dabrowski
- Karen Kranzke Sportsmanship Award – Jessica Pegula
- Georgina Clarke Mother of the Year Award (awarded to retired female tennis players) – Nicole Pratt (Australian coach)
- Coach of the Year – Hendrik Vleshouwers (Amanda Anisimova’s coach)
- Pet of the Year (singles) – Zheng Qingwen
- Favorites of the year in pairs – Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini
- Shot of the year – Carolina Muchova (vs. Clara Towson in WTA 1000 semi-final in Dubai)
- Match of the year – Coco Gauff vs. Zheng Qingwen (WTA 1000 semi-final in Rome – 7:6 (7:3), 4:6, 7:6 (7:4))
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