Navratilova hopes for Kasatkina safety after black-listing: "This is not good"

Martina Navratilova is worried about the safety of Daria Kasatkina after a politican attempted to brand her a foreign agent in the state Duma.

Daria Kasatkina has been receiving a lot of criticism after going public with her sexuality as well as having a strong opinion on many matters including the war in Ukraine. While her tennis contribution was recognized with a medal in Russia, a politician in the country attempted to brand her as a foreign agent which could have consequences for her.

Martina Navratilova reacted to it on Twitter expressing worry for her safety and wish for her to stay safe:

"This is not good. I hope Daria is safe and will be able to travel as she pleases… yikes though!!!!"

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This is not good. I hope Daria is safe and will be able to travel as she pleases… yikes though!!!!

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A deputy of the 8th State Duma sent a letter to the Russian Ministry of Justice requesting Daria Kasatkina to be listed as 'foreign agent' in order to be subjected to several restrictions, after she criticized the actions of the Russian government earlier this year.

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