In a stunning upset, Maria Sakkari secured her spot in the quarterfinals in Hong Kong! The Greek tennis player defeated Maya Joide 2-1 in sets (4-6, 6-3, 6-3), coming back from a first-set loss to earn her spot in the round of 16 of the WTA 250 tournament.
The 20-year-old Australian came out strong, catching her opponent off guard and capitalizing on her mistakes. She secured the break she was looking for and maintained her lead until the end of the first set, winning it 6-4.
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The Greek champion’s response was immediate; she stepped up her performance and improved her play from the service line. With better decision-making at crucial moments and fewer unforced errors, she took control of the second set and evened the match at 6-3.
In the third set, Sakkari continued at the same pace, finding the right responses to the Australian’s efforts to stay competitive. She put pressure on her opponent’s serve, gained the lead she needed, and sealed the comeback with another 6-3 set.
In fact, she finished the match with seven aces, delivering an effective serve at crucial moments. The Greek player, seeded No. 4, will find out who her opponent will be in the quarterfinals as the tournament continues.
*photo source: AP
