In a recent post-match interview, Maria Sakkari and her doubles partner discussed their challenging encounter against one of the top-ranked teams globally. The match, which highlighted their opponents’ superior chemistry and preparation, proved to be a difficult hurdle for the pair, who primarily focus on singles play.
“The team we played today is among the best in the world. I’ve played doubles with Wesley before, and he knows the game very well. Their chemistry worked much better,” Sakkari’s partner commented. “It seems they have worked hard, and I believe we could have prepared better. It wasn’t an easy match. I’ve observed them playing in mixed doubles. We are more singles players. We could have done a better job on returns, and I think that held us back a bit.”
Despite the loss, Sakkari remained optimistic and refrained from viewing the match as a missed opportunity. “I don’t think we made any major mistakes or played poorly. We faced the toughest pair in the draw. I don’t want to say it was a lost opportunity because that doesn’t do us justice. We are certainly two very good players, but I don’t like to say it was a missed chance.”
The Greek duo’s reflections underscore the challenges of competing against well-coordinated teams in doubles matches and highlight the importance of preparation and adaptability in such high-stakes encounters.
Tsitsipas in Paris, ranking, and results in 2024
Now ranked no.11, Stefanos owns a compiled 34-13 record in 2024. Tsitsipas is currently having a run in Paris where he conquered the world no.88 Zizou Bergs 7-6(6) 1-6 6-1 and the world no.58 Daniel Evans 6-1 6-2.
Stefanos Tsitsipas will fight against the world no.553 John Isner in the Round Robin on Sunday at 6:00 pm on CENTER COURT. Their current head to head is 6-2 for Tsitsipas.
Stefanos conquered 1 title in 2024 in Monte-Carlo. The Greek was the runner-up in Barcelona (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell).
Tsitsipas won 12 titles in his career: 1 on hard courts, 5 on clay courts, 5 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Tsitsipas will play next in Montreal (National Bank Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 5th of August.
Sakkari in Paris, ranking, and results in 2024
LLWWLWWLLL At the moment ranked no.8, the Greek has achieved an overall 25-14 record in 2024. The Greek is currently having a run in Paris where she beat the world no.878 Danka Kovinic 6-0 6-1 and the world no.40 Yue Yuan 6-2 6-1.
Maria Sakkari will play the world no.19 Marta Kostyuk in the 3rd round on Tuesday at 2:00 pm on COURT 7. Their record is 2-1 for Sakkari.
Maria was the runner-up in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open).
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