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Alex Eala has booked her place into the final of the Hong Kong Open for the first time in her career. Eala had not dropped a set prior to the semi-finals in Hong Kong, but she was forced to go the distance before beating former world number three Maria Sakkari 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 to book her spot in the final.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / November 7

Alexandra Eala confirms third WTA final as Maria Sakkari and rain delays in Hong Kong successfully dealt with

Nothing has come easy for Alexandra Eala this week at the Hong Kong Open. In the wake of two thrilling contests to confirm her spot in the semi-finals,

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / November 6

Preview Hong Kong Open Semi-Finals | Alexandra Eala's Top 15 breakthrough within reach as Maria Sakkari stands in her way

The WTA 250 Hong Kong Open reaches its semi-final stage on Saturday, November 7, with four players remaining in the event. The two matches offer contrasting

Tennis News / ESPN / November 6

Alex Eala survives Antonia Ruzic test, storms into Hong Kong Open semifinals against Maria Sakkari

After surviving a tense opening-set tiebreak, the Filipina shifted into another gear to dismantle Croatia's Antonia Ruzic, 7-6(7), 7-5, and advance to the Hong Kong Open semifinals.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / November 4

WTA roundup: Seeds have up-and-down day in Hong Kong, India

Greece's Maria Sakkari was the only seeded player to advance to the next round of the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open on Wednesday. The fourth-seeded Sakkari rallied from a set down to defeat Maya Joint of Australia 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 and advance to the quarterfinals.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / November 2

17 and counting: Venus Williams ends 2026 with a whimper as Katie Boulter and Maria Sakkari advance in Hong Kong

The procession of losing WTA matches prolongs for Venus Williams. Try as she might, the 46-year-old continues to find herself the wrong end of results.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / October 14

'It feels like it was a century ago': Maria Sakkari balks at Wuhan 2017 breakthrough on return to tournament

Maria Sakkari returns to Wuhan Open this week, aiming for another breakthrough. This time, Sakkari will look to recapture former glories after she broke out at this event all the way back in 2017. Nine years ago, she defeated the likes of Caroline Wozniacki, Elena Vesnina and Alize Cornet before falling to Caroline Garcia in the semi-finals.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 24

How many titles could Maria Sakkari have won without Swiatek, Sabalenka and Gauff?

What would Maria Sakkari's career look like without Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff? The answer isn't simply “better”. It is more complicated than that.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 15

What happened to Maria Sakkari? How the former world No. 3 fell from the top and fought her way back

Maria Sakkari once looked like one of the safest bets in women's tennis. She reached world No. 3, made two Grand Slam semifinals and became the first Greek woman to establish herself as a genuine title contender at the biggest tournaments.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / July 28

'It seems you need to be in the top 10 to participate' - Maria Sakkari and Karen Khachanov lament peculiar rejection from US Open mixed doubles

A displeased Maria Sakkari and Karen Khachanov will not be competing in the US Open mixed doubles tournament ahead of the singles event at Flushing Meadows.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / July 20

'You made me love tennis even more': Maria Sakkari breaks down in tears after Athens final loss

Maria Sakkari thanked the Athens crowd after reaching the final of the WTA 250 event, saying the week had given her emotions she never expected as women’s tennis returned to Greece after 35 years.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / July 19

Barbora Krejcikova tops hometown hopeful Maria Sakkari for Athens title

Czech No. 3 seed Barbora Krejcikova took down No. 4 seed Maria Sakkari of Greece 7-6 (5), 6-3 to claim the Vanda Pharmaceuticals Athens Open title on Sunday.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / July 18

WTA roundup: Maria Sakkari reaches hometown final in Athens

Maria Sakkari moved within one victory of lifting a trophy in her hometown Saturday, defeating Russia's Alina Korneeva 6-1, 7-5 to reach the final of the Athens Open.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / July 15

WTA roundup: Maria Sakkari cruises to win in homeland Athens Open

Fourth-seeded Maria Sakkari won 76.9% of her first-serve points (20 of 26) on Wednesday en route to an easy 6-1, 6-2 victory over Great Britain's Harriet Dart in the second round of the Athens Open in Greece.