Tag: Maria Sakkari
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Turkey’s Zeynep Sönmez Shocks Maria Sakkari in 2025 Mérida Open Round of 32
In a competitive first-round encounter, world No. 88 Zeynep Sönmez took on world No. 30 Maria Sakkari in a battle of resilience and momentum swings. Sakkari, by far the favorite on paper, aimed to assert her dominance early, but Sonmez had other plans, pushing the Greek star to the limit. What unfolded was a thrilling…
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Maria Sakkari’s Recent Struggles: Early Exits, Ranking Decline, and Coaching Changes
Maria Sakkari, once a stalwart in the WTA top 10, has faced a series of setbacks recently, including early tournament exits, a significant drop in rankings, and multiple coaching changes.Here’s a breakdown of her last 44 matches, going back to February 2024. Early Tournament Exits At the 2025 Australian Open, Sakkari faced a challenging first-round…
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China Open 2024: Top players withdraw as field opens up in Beijing
A number of high-profile players have withdrawn from the China Open 2024, significantly impacting the tournament. The most notable absentee is world No. 1 Iga Świątek, who cited personal reasons for her withdrawal. Other top WTA players who will miss the event include: These withdrawals open up the draw for other contenders apart from Aryna…