Supporter's fervor for Roland Garros, as observed by Kassatkina
Support from Fans: A New Perspective for Daria Kasatkina at Roland Garros
Former Russian tennis player, now representing Australia, Daria Kasatkina, shared her experiences with fan support at the ongoing Roland Garros tournament. In an interview with Stan Sport, she expressed feeling supported by the enthusiastic cheers of the audience, notably hearing "Come on, Australia!" during matches.
Social media platforms have also been a source of encouragement, with fans sending her heartwarming messages, expressing their happiness for her and welcoming her to Australia. Kasatkina acknowledged that this support has a significant impact on her performance.
Currently, Kasatkina is advancing to the third round of the French Open, where she will go head-to-head with Spaniard Paula Badosa. In the previous round, she secured a comfortable victory over Frenchwoman Leolia Jeanjean with a score of 6:4, 6:2.
General factors influencing fan support can vary between competitions. For instance, when Kasatkina competes in Russia, she benefits from strong local support as a prominent figure in Russian women's tennis. Her Russian fans identify more closely with her background and career, contributing to high enthusiasm and attendance at matches.
Competing in Australia, however, may result in more neutral or limited fan support, unless there is a significant Russian expatriate community or tennis enthusiasts at the event. The international appeal of Australian events may lead to support based on her recent performance and global fanbase rather than nationality.
In official WTA records, Daria Kasatkina remains a Russian player, despite being listed as representing Australia in some recent rankings. Mislabeling can arise due to database errors or player travel schedules and event participation. Nevertheless, her fan support primarily stems from her Russian identity, regardless of such listings.
Note: While there is no direct data quantifying the difference in fan support, Kasatkina is expected to receive stronger backing from Russian crowds compared to Australian events, where her support depends more on her global reputation and recent form.
Bookmakers anticipate a tight contest between Daria Kasatkina and Paula Badosa in the third round of Roland Garros, considering Kasatkina's strong performance in tennis tournaments worldwide. Meanwhile, sports bookmakers may also take into account the impact of fan support, with Kasatkina historically benefiting from her Russian fanbase during tournaments held in Russia.
