Also, a Russian born woman Elena Rybakina won the women's, despite Wimbledon BANNING Russians from competing; She changed her citizenship from Russia to Kazakhstan in 2018 because Kazakhstan offered her a lot of money to do so. from what I've read that seems to be the only reason for her doing so... no mention of any familial connections to Kazakhstan.
Also, a Russian born woman Elena Rybakina won the women's, despite Wimbledon BANNING Russians from competing; She changed her citizenship from Russia to Kazakhstan in 2018 because Kazakhstan offered her a lot of money to do so. from what I've read that seems to be the only reason for her doing so... no mention of any familial connections to Kazakhstan.