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Mirra Andreeva Stays Russian Amid Citizenship Pressure

1/22/2026

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Mirra Andreeva, the eighth seed at the Australian Open, says she does not intend to change her Russian nationality and has received no offers to switch.
She recently won the Adelaide International and will focus on improving her game.
The Ukraine conflict has led many Russian players, including Daria Kasatkina, to change citizenship due to sanctions affecting participation in international competitions.
Andreeva will face Romania's Elena-Gabriela Ruse next.

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Mirra Andreeva, the eighth seed at the Australian Open, says she does not intend to change her Russian nationality and has received no offers to switch.
She recently won the Adelaide International and will focus on improving her game.
The Ukraine conflict has led many Russian players, including Daria Kasatkina, to change citizenship due to sanctions affecting participation in international competitions.
Andreeva will face Romania's Elena-Gabriela Ruse next.