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Abu Dhabi Open Apologizes for Kasatkina Nationality Blunder

2/4/2025

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The Abu Dhabi Open has issued an apology to Russian tennis star Daria Kasatkina after mistakenly identifying her as a Spanish player in the tournament's draw. This blunder sparked worries about her nationality, especially given her neutral status since the 2022 ban on Russian athletes. Kasatkina's team firmly denied any change, highlighting the serious consequences of the error.

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The Abu Dhabi Open has issued an apology to Russian tennis star Daria Kasatkina after mistakenly identifying her as a Spanish player in the tournament's draw. This blunder sparked worries about her nationality, especially given her neutral status since the 2022 ban on Russian athletes. Kasatkina's team firmly denied any change, highlighting the serious consequences of the error.