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This week’s WTA 500 event in Tokyo doesn’t exactly feature the strongest field and it wasn’t helped by several withdrawals, including that of #1 seed Jasmine Paolini, which led to the draw being reshuffled.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 25

WTA China Open Round-Up: Maria Sakkari survives three-hour marathon, Boulter and Krejcikova lead first-round winners

The WTA 1000 China Open begins in the final stretch of the season, and several of the WTA's biggest stars have already taken to the court. In the first round, Maria Sakkari once again secured a victory in a tough battle against American Ashlyn Krueger after three and a half hours.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / September 24

Maria Sakkari survives marathon opener in Beijing

Maria Sakkari outlasted Ashlyn Krueger to win their first-round match 7-6 (5), 6-7 (5), 7-5 in three hours and 29 minutes Wednesday at the China Open in Beijing.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / September 23

WTA Beijing Day 1 Predictions Including Ashlyn Krueger vs Maria Sakkari

The opening day of the WTA China Open is packed with 16 first-round matches. One of those will be an interesting battle between Ashlyn Krueger and former Top 10 player Maria Sakkari.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 18

Carlos Alcaraz prepares for Laver Cup debut, Rod Laver visits practice, while Maria Sakkari shares family moments in Guadalajara

In a new " Daily Dose of Social Media," everything is ready for the start of the Laver Cup, with Carlos Alcaraz as the star after he shared several posts on his social media.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 16

Naomi Osaka shines in Nike dance video, Jarry welcomes third child, Tsitsipas congratulates Fonseca

In a new Daily Dose of Social Media, WTA stars have ventured into the Asian swing and several recalled their best moments in tournaments on the continent, including Daria Kasatkina, Diana Shnaider, and Ekaterina Alexandrova.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 9

Nightmare return for Maria Sakkari as she’s bageled in Guadalajara opener

Maria Sakkari suffered a painful first-round defeat at the WTA 500 Guadalajara Open Akron, losing to France’s Elsa Jacquemot 6-2, 6-0. The Greek player was returning to Guadalajara, the very place where she won the second title of her career back in 2023 when the tournament was a WTA 1000.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / September 8

WTA Guadalajara Day 1 Predictions Including Maria Sakkari vs Elsa Jacquemot

The tennis world never sleeps, and less than 48 hours after the conclusion of the 2025 US Open Women’s Final, main draw WTA action kicks off in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / August 18

WTA Monterrey Day 1 Predictions Including Maria Sakkari vs Donna Vekic

Quite a few interesting matchups will take place on Day 1 of the 2025 WTA Abierto GNP Seguros in Monterrey, Mexico. Former finalist Marie Bouzkova takes on Zeynep Sonmez, while Jessica Bouzas Maneiro hopes to follow up her great performances in Montreal and Cincinnati.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 11

'I’m not playing tennis to be No. 65 in the world': Buoyant Maria Sakkari sets big goals ahead of Cincinnati Open second-round clash

Greece’s Maria Sakkari believes that she is on the right track after securing some important wins in the recent past. Sakkari is currently taking part in the Cincinnati Open, where she defeated Kamilla Rakhimova in the round of 128 with a score of 6-3, 3-6, 6-2.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / August 7

WTA Cincinnati Day 2 Predictions Including Maria Sakkari vs Kamilla Rakhimova

After Victoria Mboko’s sensational victory in the Canada Masters, the WTA tour shifts to Cincinnati for another WTA 1000 event. The seeds won’t be in action until the weekend, but this Friday should still be a great day of tennis, full of high quality and very unpredictable matches given how evenly matched most matchups look on paper.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / July 30

Jessica Pegula's title defense kicks off strong: Dispatches Maria Sakkari with authority in Montreal

Jessica Pegula began her Canadian Open title defense with a significant 7-5, 6-4 victory over Maria Sakkari. The world No. 4 achieved her 18th win in 20 matches at the tournament, where she is defending titles won in 2023 and 2024.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / July 29

WTA Day 4 Montreal Predictions Including Jessica Pegula vs Maria Sakkari

After an exciting Tuesday of second round matches at the WTA 1000 event in Montreal, the rest of the second round concludes on Wednesday. All of the predictions

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / July 30

'What’s a girl supposed to do?': Carson Branstine fumes over missed line call vs Maria Sakkari

Canadian star Carson Branstine took to social media to complain about the electronic line call system, following a controversial point that disadvantaged her during her match against Maria Sakkari.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / July 25

Emma Raducanu is back! Downs Maria Sakkari in DC Open thriller to reach semifinals

Emma Raducanu secured a commanding victory against Maria Sakkari, advancing to the semifinals of the DC Open. The former US Open champion delivered a dominant first set and then came back from 2-5 down in the second, winning five consecutive games before closing out the victory 6-4, 7-5.

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Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / July 25

'That shows a lot of mental strength' - Maria Sakkari praises Naomi Osaka for unique path taken to return to form

After her rapid ascent to the top of the WTA circuit, former World No.1 Naomi Osaka experienced some lows as she dealt with personal issues and childbirth that saw her suffer a significant loss of form.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / July 24

WTA Washington Quarterfinal Predictions Including Emma Raducanu vs Maria Sakkari

The WTA Mubadala Citi DC Open quarterfinals are set and promise to deliver thrilling tennis action with this intense lineup. There will be a new champion as top seed and former champion Jessica Pegula is out.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / July 23

WTA roundup: Maria Sakkari tops Emma Navarro in Washington

Greece's Maria Sakkari upset second-seeded Emma Navarro 7-5, 7-6 (1) in the second round of the Mubadala Citi DC Open on Wednesday in Washington. Sakkari, a finalist in the event two years ago, finished with a 7-1 edge in aces and saved all three break points she faced.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / July 20

WTA Washington Day 1 Predictions Including Maria Sakkari vs Katie Boulter

Mubadala Citi Open WTA singles main draw action is kicking off on Monday with five matches on the schedule. Extremely talented youngsters like Victoria Mboko and Maya Joint will be clashing with more experienced opponents, before Maria Sakkari and Katie Boulter face off in the match of the day not before 6:00 PM.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / July 8

Entry List Iasi Open 2025: Maria Sakkari, Elina Avanesyan and Alycia Parks lead the way

The Iasi Open is a leading tournament in the week that follows Wimbledon between July 14-20, 2025. Held on the outdoor clay courts in Romania, it sees 32 singles players compete for 250 points at Baza Sportiva Circ.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / July 3

Ruthless Elena Rybakina rolls past Maria Sakkari to reach Wimbledon third round

Elena Rybakina secured a commanding 6-3, 6-1 victory over a challenging Maria Sakkari, comfortably advancing to the third round of Wimbledon.

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Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / June 22

Watch: 'That’s why nobody likes you!': Maria Sakkari blasts Yulia Putintseva in shocking net confrontation

Maria Sakkari and Yulia Putintseva had a fiery discussion at the net after a lively encounter at the Bad Homburg Open. The Greek former World No. 3 secured a 7-5, 7-6(6) victory in the first round of the tournament and criticized Putintseva's attitude during the handshake at the net, sparking the argument.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / May 5

Maria Sakkari's Rome redemption? Former Top 3 forced to play qualifiers

Maria Sakkari begins her climb back up the rankings after a massive blow to her WTA Ranking, which has her at world No. 82. The Greek player was forced to enter the qualifying rounds of the Rome Open, where she will debut this Monday in search of a spot in the main draw.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / April 17

Maria Sakkari re-hires former coach Tom Hill to regain lost form

Greece’s Maria Sakkari has rehired her former coach, Tom Hill, to regain lost form. The 29-year-old was once regarded as one of the best players in women’s tennis, but after suffering an injury and losing form, she is now out of the top 50 in the WTA rankings as well.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / January 14, 2024

'Managed to do the job right,' Maria Sakkari defies the Netflix curse once again as she advances towards her Australian Open goal in Melbourne

Greek tennis ace Maria Sakkari finally broke the first-round curse at a Grand Slam tournament as the 28-year-old advanced to the second round at the 2024 Australian Open.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / January 10, 2024

'Maybe I should just quit!' Maria Sakkari, disclosing the ‘dark side’ of tennis, talks about having panic attacks despite becoming the World No. 3 in 2022

Greek tennis player Maria Sakkari reached the pinnacle of her career in 2022. Although she won her first title at the Morocco Open in 2019, she became the World No.