Tennis star Daria Kasatkina marries partner Natalia Zabiiako in Greece

Russian‑born tennis player Daria Kasatkina married her long‑time partner, Estonian ice‑skater Natalia Zabiiako, in a ceremony in Athens, Greece. The wedding, attended by several fellow tennis professionals, was highlighted by the athletes as a celebration of love, freedom and acceptance.

Kasatkina, who publicly came out in 2022 and later acquired Australian citizenship, cited the restrictive anti‑LGBTQ laws in Russia as a key reason for her relocation. The couple’s marriage underscores the broader challenges faced by LGBTQ athletes from countries with prohibitive policies, and it has drawn public support from fans and fellow players worldwide.