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In July last year, Russian tennis star Daria Kasatkina stunned the tennis world by making a huge revelation. The 26-year-old revealed that she’s dating Olympic medalist Natalia Zabiiako. They shared their adorable glimpses on social media as they broke the news about their relationship. It sent social media into a frenzy. Recently, Kasatkina had a wonderful message for her girlfriend as they celebrated a special day.

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Months after officially announcing their relationship, they spent an adorable time together on a vacation in Maldives. Kasatkina and Zabiiako have gone from strength to strength, regularly sharing updates about their day-to-day lives. Here’s what the Russian tennis star said about her girlfriend.

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Daria Kasatkina celebrates her girlfriend’s birthday with a special message

Earlier today, the 26-year-old tennis star took to Instagram to post a wonderful picture and message for Zabiiako. The latter is celebrating her 29th birthday today. Thus, Kasatkina had an adorable surprise for her girlfriend.

Sharing a post on her official Instagram handle, Kasatkina wrote, “Happy birthday to my universe. I love you more than I could ever imagine @natalia_zabiiako.” Additionally, the Russian tennis star also shared an intimate picture with Zabiiako, along with a message.

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Further, the two started their day on a positive note, sitting on the riverfront and engrossed in some deep conversation. Zabiiako also shared glimpses of their outing on her official Instagram handle, saying, “Birthday in Ohio. No matter where, matters with whom.” 

Zabiiako and Kasatkina have always been hand in hand for the two, often supporting each other in their careers. Earlier this year, when things weren’t going right for Kasatkina at the French Open, her girlfriend made an amazing gesture.

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Zabiiako’s show of support for Kasatkina

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At the 2023 French Open, Kasatkina wasn’t received well by the hostile French crowd. She faced incessant booing during her match against Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina. In light of this incident, Kasatkina’s girlfriend backed her with a strong message.

Zabiiako shared an image of Kasatkina on her official Instagram handle. The image showed the Russian star giving a thumbs-up to Svitolina after their match. It was a wonderful gesture by Zabiiako, making a power-couple statement by supporting Kasatkina during tough times.

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Vatsal Shah is a tennis journalist at EssentiallySports, covering ATP and WTA storylines from the ES Trends Desk since 2023. He delivers breaking insights on major tournaments and player arcs, decoding tactical shifts and viral moments into accessible takeaways for fans worldwide. His coverage of Taylor Townsend’s Dubai title win stood out for capturing both the emotional significance of her victory and the context of her comeback.

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