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Tennis Star Swaps Russia for Austria: New Home, New Career!
4 Dec
Summary
- Anastasia Potapova has officially become an Austrian citizen.
- Russia's team competition ban prompted Potapova's nationality switch.
- She will represent Austria in professional tennis starting in 2026.
Tennis professional Anastasia Potapova has officially changed her nationality from Russian to Austrian, having had her citizenship application accepted by the Austrian government. This significant decision comes as Russia remains banned from international team competitions following the invasion of Ukraine, an action that excluded Potapova from the Billie Jean King Cup.
Potapova, who previously represented Russia in the Billie Jean King Cup in 2018 and 2019, shared her excitement about the acceptance of her Austrian citizenship. She described Austria as a cherished place where she feels incredibly welcome and truly at home, with a particular fondness for Vienna. This move allows her to continue her professional career without the limitations imposed by her former nationality's team bans.
As a result of her new citizenship, Potapova is set to represent Austria in her professional tennis career starting from 2026. She stated her pride in announcing this transition and looks forward to making Austria her second home while competing on the international stage.
