Daria Kasatkina celebrates wedding in Greece with WTA stars
Daria Kasatkina celebrated her wedding to Natalia Zabiiako in Greece this week, marking a personal milestone after the 2026 Wimbledon Championships. The Australian tennis star, who changed her sporting allegiance from Russia in 2025, was joined by fellow WTA players including Mirra Andreeva and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.
What happened at the wedding?
Kasatkina and Zabiiako tied the knot in an intimate seaside ceremony in Athens, Greece, after a year of planning. The couple, who made their relationship public in 2022, chose Greece as their wedding destination to escape the intensity of the WTA Tour. Kasatkina had previously revealed she proposed to Zabiiako in June 2025.
Among the guests were Andreeva, Pavlyuchenkova, Kamilla Rakhimova, and Arina Rodionova. Pavlyuchenkova shared a selfie with Andreeva on social media, captioning it 'Reunidas' alongside pink heart emojis. Kasatkina and Zabiiako opted for a black-and-white style at the cocktail hour.
Why it matters for Daria Kasatkina
The wedding comes after a season of significant personal decisions for Kasatkina. The former world No. 8 has been open about her relationship with Zabiiako and her journey with her identity. Kasatkina described the wedding as a welcome break from tennis, saying, 'I’m really looking forward to it, like something really, really different.'
Before leaving Wimbledon, Kasatkina shared her excitement about the upcoming event. 'We’ve been working on this for like a year,' she said. 'I hope guests are gonna like it; a few of them who are playing here will be coming along afterwards.'
What comes next for Kasatkina?
Kasatkina’s wedding marks a new chapter in her life, both personally and professionally. The Australian star has balanced her tennis career with her personal life, and this milestone reflects her commitment to both. As she continues her season, fans will be watching to see how this new chapter influences her performance on the court.