Daria Kasatkina is embracing life as an Australian player after gaining citizenship, praising the country’s relaxed mindset as a refreshing change from her high-pressure past. Meanwhile, British qualifier Arthur Fery, born in Paris and Stanford-educated, stunned 20th seed Flavio Cobolli to record the Australian Open’s first upset. Raised in a sporting family, Fery credited his parents for helping him balance tennis, education and life.



