FORT WORTH, Texas—Sometimes you just can’t catch a break. In the midst of processing a brutal WTA Finals defeat against Caroline Garcia, Daria Kasatkina was reminded that football legend Gerard Pique had just played his final match with FC Barcelona.
“It’s really a shit day, huh?” joked the No. 8 seed before going into a heartfelt tribute to one of her sporting heroes.
“Well, I mean, Gerard, he’s obviously the legend of Barcelona. And he’s one of the greatest players for me, I think, in the history of the club. Unfortunately, he had to finish, you know, not in the not the best way. But, I mean, he brings to the club and to the fans so many amazing memories. When I started to follow Barca he was the player, so I remember him since the first day supporting the club.
Kasatkina is represented by Pique’s Kosmos Management, and was disappointed to have missed his final on-field appearance in Camp Nou.
“I’m kind of getting used to legends quitting Barca, unfortunately, but he had a great career, and I wish him all the best,” she continued. “He’s kind of my boss as well, because he owns the agent company where I am. So, this chapter is closed. Next one is going to be open. I know it probably it’s very tough for him now, but he’s a great figure, so I think he’s gonna do everything well and I wish him all the best.”