Tennis player Ksenia Efremova, who changed her sports citizenship from Russian to French, said she was happy to receive a naturalization notice.
Earlier, the French flag had appeared in the profile of the 14-year-old athlete on the website of the International Tennis Federation (ITF).
— When I received the naturalization letter, I was happy, surprised, shocked in the best sense of the word. It changes a lot, it’s almost like a new career. I am sure that I will receive a lot of support, — quotes the words of Efremova Tennis Majors.
The tennis player’s agent Loic Martin stressed that Xenia’s family would be proud to represent France on the international stage.
– This is the highlight of Efremova’s career and life. Ksenia and her mother Yulia call France home and are determined to carry the country’s flag throughout their tennis careers. It is a great pride and joy for the whole family, ”said the athlete’s agent.
Efremova is ranked 154th in the ITF World Junior Rankings.
Source : MatchTV
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