Kasatkina d. Mayar Sherif 1-6 6-4 7-6(8)
Down 3-5 in set 3 & saved match point👀
As always, Dasha did what Dasha does best
No one knows how to dig their way out of a hole better than this lady
If you’re going to close her out, you better be ready for a fight
Escape Artist ❤️
Daria Kasatkina thanks the crowd in Tokyo for watching her in the extreme conditions:
“Thank you guys. I know you were suffering as well. Especially this side of the stadium for sure.” 😅
Whenever I’m shooting warm-ups I’m usually mostly concerned about not being in the players way.
With Dasha, it’s more about making sure to not be caught on Natalia’s camera… didn’t work this time though 😅
That was a tough battle!
Daria Kasatkina survives a 2-hour tussle against Despina Papamichail under the blazing sun, prevailing 6-4, 6-4 to reach the last 8 of the Toray Pan Pacific Open.
Will face World No.4 Pegula next. Let's hope she has a good recovery tonight!
Have the idea that they used to close the roof much more in this tournament in previous years. Forcing the outdoor status much more in the last couple of seasons despite the brutal conditions.
Daria Kasatkina says the tournament should use the roof due to the extreme heat in Tokyo:
“I think in these kind of conditions, if you have a roof, better maybe to close it. If you have these opportunities, better to use it than to make players almost die on the field.”
Dasha Gets Hot!
No, for real. It is VERY hot in Tokyo right now, and Daria Kasatkina would like the roof closed, please!
The 6th seed gets the win after a toasty, 2-hour tussle with Greek qualifier Despina Papamichail, 6-4, 6-4.
Kasatkina now faces Jessica Pegula for the semis
Daria Kasatkina after defeating Marta Kostyuk in three sets in Tokyo. 🎙️
"I am really trying not to be focused on the rankings, which is tough. I realized if you focus on the rankings too much, it is going to crush you and bring you down. I am just trying to focus on my game and the things I have to improve."
Dasha will face Papamichail in R2.
A good comeback from Daria Kasatkina as she recovered from a set and a break down to beat Marta Kostyuk 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in a tough first-round at the Toray Pan Pacific Open!
Solid performance against a tricky opponent to begin her Tokyo campaign.