Tennis star Daria Kasatkina has come out as gay in an emotional interview as she spoke out on the difficulties of being gay in her home country.
The Russian was speaking to blogger Vitya Kravchenko in a YouTube video where she publicly spoke about her sexuality for the very first time. When the world number 12 was asked if she was in a relationship, Kasatkina revealed she has a girlfriend.
"Yes, [I currently have a girlfriend]," she revealed. Kasatkina, who is currently the top-ranked Russian female player, suggested she felt relieved and at peace after coming out. "Living in the closet is impossible,” she added. "Not for the long run, no. It is too hard. It is pointless, you will be completely focused on that until you choose to come out.
