The countdown to Maria Sakkari’s big quarterfinal match at the Vanda Pharmaceuticals Athens Open WTA 250 has begun. Greece’s top female tennis player will face American Alicia Parks on Friday, July 17, at 7:30 p.m., on Center Court at the Stadion Sports Center, aiming to advance to the semifinals.
Sakkari reached the quarterfinals with an impressive performance against Harriet Dart, whom she defeated comfortably 6-1, 6-2 in just 70 minutes. On the other hand, Parks had to fight hard to turn the tide against Mai Hodama, ultimately prevailing 6-7(4), 6-2, 7-5 in a match that lasted over two hours.
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Friday’s match is expected to draw the interest of the Greek public, with Sakkari vying for a spot in the next round in front of her fans in Athens.
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