In reaction to rumors that Saudi Arabia was interested in purchasing interests in the sport, Russian tennis player Daria Kasatkina said that money is not her number one goal.
Media rumors have stated that the Middle Eastern nation is interested in purchasing shares in tennis, similar to what they have done with golf. The action appears to be in accordance with Saudi Arabia’s recent policy, which includes a desire to spend substantially on all sports and use those investments to promote their image.
Australian Nick Kyrgios has been outspoken about the situation and has repeatedly said that he would be pleased to get hefty compensation with the following tweet.
FINALLY. THEY SEE THE VALUE. WE ARE GOING TO GET PAID WHAT WE DESERVE TO GET PAID. SIGN ME UP 💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰 https://t.co/sJpj9lK6Vg
— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) June 26, 2023
Kasatkina said: “[There are] many issues concerning this country [Saudi Arabia]. It’s easier for men because they feel pretty good there. We don’t feel the same way. As Nick Kyrgios said, he’d be so happy to go there for a big check.’ For me, money is not my number one priority.”
Kasatkina in Wimbledon, ranking, and results in 2023
LLLLLWWLWL At the moment ranked no.10, Darya has achieved a composed 21-15 win-loss record in 2023. Darya is playing in Wimbledon where she bested the world no.100 Caroline Dolehide 6-1 6-4 and the world no.108 Jodie Anna Burrage 6-0 6-2.
Darya Kasatkina will face the world no.20 Victoria Azarenka in the 3rd round on Friday at 4:00 pm on Court 12. Their actual record is 3-0 for Azarenka.
Kasatkina reached the final in Adelaide (Adelaide International 2) and in Eastbourne (Rothesay International).
Darya won 6 titles in her career: 3 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 2 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)
Nick Kyrgios in 2023
LWLLL Ranked no.33, the Australian played his last match on the 13th of June when he surrendered to world no.62 Yibing Wu 7-5 6-3 in the 1st round in Stuttgart (draw).
This season Nick owns a 0-1 match record.
Kyrgios has scheduled to play next in Washington (Citi Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 31st of July.
Darya Kasatkina and Nick Kyrgios |
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