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Maria Sakkari and Stefanos Tsitsipas led Greece to a strong start at the 2026 United Cup in Perth, with Sakkari defeating Naomi Osaka and Tsitsipas winning his match, helping Greece secure a 3-0 victory over Japan.
The article highlights the opening day of the United Cup in Australia, featuring Naomi Osaka vs. Maria Sakkari, and provides an overview of the tournament, players' backgrounds, and upcoming tennis events in Australia and New Zealand.
Iga Swiatek secures her second Indian Wells title by defeating Maria Sakkari in a tight match, winning 6-4, 6-0. The victory marks a significant achievement for Swiatek, who now sets her sights on the Miami Open as she aims to achieve the 'Sunshine Double' once again.
Maria Sakkari outlasted Coco Gauff in a hard-hitting, rain-interrupted semifinal at the BNP Paribas Open, prevailing 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-2. Sakkari's fitness and mental resilience were on display as she fought back from a one-set, 5-2 deficit to secure the win. She will now face Iga Swiatek in the final, who dominated her semifinal match against Marta Kostyuk.
On Day 1 of the WTA Finals in Cancun, Jessica Pegula and Aryna Sabalenka are looking for better results compared to last year. Pegula, who struggled in her first Finals appearance, is mentally and physically prepared this time and holds a 2-1 head-to-head advantage over Elena Rybakina. Sabalenka, a finalist in the previous year's event, aims to focus on her game and not overthink. In doubles action, Coco Gauff and Pegula face Gabriela Dabrowski & Erin Routliffe, while Shuko Aoyama and Ena Shibahara take on Desirae Krawczyk and Demi Schuurs.
Maria Sakkari complained about the strong smell of marijuana during her first-round upset loss at the US Open. Despite being up 4-1 in the first set, the smell prompted her to complain to the chair umpire. Sakkari clarified that the smell did not affect the score and made no excuses for her loss. She acknowledged that it's something they cannot control as they play in an open space near a park.
Maria Sakkari, the No. 8 seed from Greece, noted the smell of marijuana during her first-round loss at the US Open. Despite being bothered by the smell, Sakkari stated that it did not affect her performance and that it is something she cannot control as the tournament is held in an open space near a park.
American tennis player Danielle Collins tells Greek player Maria Sakkari to "shut her mouth" during a tense confrontation at the Canadian Open. The argument erupted when Sakkari hit a ball into the crowd, leading Collins to express her displeasure with the lack of discipline. Collins ultimately won the match 6-4, 6-2 and the two players shook hands afterwards.
Greek tennis player Maria Sakkari advanced to the Washington Open final after defeating top-seeded American Jessica Pegula, while Coco Gauff secured her place in the final by defeating defending champion Liudmila Samsonova. In the men's semifinals, Taylor Fritz fell to Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands. Sakkari will face Gauff in the final, while Griekspoor will play either Dan Evans or Grigor Dimitrov.
Coco Gauff, with Brad Gilbert as her consultant, has reached her first final on American soil at the Mubadala Citi DC Open. She defeated defending champion Liudmila Samsonova in the semifinals and will face Maria Sakkari in the championship match. Gauff praised Gilbert's impact on her game and expressed confidence in her coaching team. This will be Gauff's seventh final and her chance to win her second career title.