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Regularly, they criticize women`s tennis, as matches advised by sport news often resemble - two tennis players are struggling with powerful strikes from the baseline until one of them can not stand. The Russian Daria Kasatkina makes every effort to change this tendency and does not bother to be different. 'It`s a long way from the widespread style that relies mainly on physics, having so many tricks that can make with the rocket that even Harry Potter can envy her. Kasatkina has excellent punches from forehand and backhand but does not rely on pure power. Exactly the opposite. As of nowhere, she can surprise her rival hacked backhand, a skidded short ball or an unexpected exit of the net and technical volley. In addition, Daria relies on a torpedo forehand, modeled on that of her idol Rafael Nadal, and a backhand with both hands like Marat Safin, where she hits the ball at the height of her shoulder and her two legs are in the air. At times during her impressive victory over number two in the world, Caroline Wozniacki of Roland Garros`s eighth finals seemed to control the ball with a rope and drop it wherever she wanted. Next week, Kasatkina will show off her skills on Wimbledon`s grass, a floor she slowly masters.


'I like the grass because you have to feel the ball, you have to control the bounce. You have to play with the pavement, it`s very interesting and very special!', she said.

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