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Maria Sakkari (Greek: Μαρία Σάκκαρη, pronounced [maˈri.a ˈsakari]; born 25 July 1995) is a Greek professional tennis player. She has been ranked as high as world No. 3 by the WTA, which she first achieved on 21 March 2022, making her the highest-ranked Greek player, tied with Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Dive into Maria Sakkari’s journey as she shares her excitement for Paris 2024, the profound impact of her family’s support and her heartfelt connection to TATOΪ Club. Get inspired by her advice for young athletes and her passion for representing Greece on the world stage.
May 21, 2024 · Since she broke into the top 10 for the first time in September 2021, Maria Sakkari has spent every week inside that elite ranking bracket except for one.
Apr 25, 2017 · Climbed as high as No.3 in the rankings (March 21, 2022), the highest ranking every achieved by a Greek woman. Historic 2021 season was highlighted by her becoming first Greek woman to break into the Top 10 (at No.10, September 27) as well as the first from her country to qualify for the WTA Finals.
Mar 30, 2021 · Maria Sakkari and coach Tom Hill discuss the three-year plan to transform the Greek star into a big-tournament threat. They're seeing the fruits of their labor at the Miami Open.
Sep 25, 2023 · Sakkari’s maiden WTA 1000 trophy has moved her up to No.9 in the Race to the WTA Finals in Cancun, and she has a shot for making it to the elite top-eight season-ending championships for a third straight year.
Mar 16, 2024 · Maria Sakkari beat US Open champion Coco Gauff in a rain-hit match to set up an Indian Wells final against world number one Iga Swiatek. Greece's Sakkari let a 5-2 second-set lead slip but ...
Jun 9, 2021 · Greece's Maria Sakkari beat defending champion Iga Swiatek to reach her maiden Grand Slam semi-final at the French Open at Roland Garros. She will face Czech Barbora Krejcikova, who won a nervy...
Oct 26, 2022 · Maria Sakkari qualified for her second straight WTA Finals off an emotional rollercoaster 2022 campaign. In a season that saw her continue to reach new career milestones, the Greek star also faced down a tough mid-season stretch and ultimately sealed her spot in Texas in a one-match playoff in the last tournament of the season.
Sep 24, 2023 · Maria Sakkari made a long-awaited return to the WTA winner's circle on Saturday night at the Guadalajara Open AKRON. The Greek star captured the first WTA 1000 title of her career, just her...
