The Abu Dhabi Open has apologised to Russian world number 11 Daria Kasatkina for an administrative mistake that listed her as a player from Spain at the tournament's draw ceremony on Sunday and sparked speculation that she had switched her nationality.

T he Spanish flag was incorrectly attached to Daria Kasatkina's name during the Abu Dhabi main draw ceremony, which prompted the Russian tennis player's management to strongly den

The Abu Dhabi Open has apologized to Russian world No. 11 Daria Kasatkina after she was mistakenly listed as a Spanish player during the tournament’s draw ceremony. Following the error, fans were speculating whether the athlete had changed her nationality.

Russia's Daria Kasatkina's management say a flag error could have "strong implications" for the player after she was wrongly listed as representing Spain at a WTA Tour draw ceremony - leading to suggestions she had switched allegiance.

The 'administrative error' sparked speculation that she had switched her nationality. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Abu Dhabi Open apologises to Russian world number 11 Daria Kasatkina for an administrative mistake that listed her as a player from Spain at the tournament's draw ceremony.