Maria Sakkari discusses her recent match, crediting her comeback in the second set to being more aggressive and reflecting on her first set, where she was playing too defensively. She also touches on her consistency in winning matches, attributing it to her confidence and finding her game, as well as her new coach, David, whose relaxed approach has made it easy for her to adapt. Additionally, she shares her experiences with playing back-to-back tournaments, the challenges of traveling and competing in multiple events, and the importance of balancing ranking goals with overall development as a player.
Sakkari in Rome, ranking, and results in 2024
Now ranked no.8, Maria has achieved a composed 21-9 record in 2024. Maria is participating in Rome where she beat the world no.88 Varvara Gracheva 6-2 6-2 and the world no.31 Anhelina Kalinina 7-64 6-0.
Maria was the finalist in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open).