Maria Sakkari suffered her first defeat in the WTA Finals, losing to Paula Bandosa 7-6 (4), 6-4. , celebrating an important step towards qualification.
Sakkari will have another chance to advance to the tournament, in the final match against Sampalenka on Monday (15/11) at 22:00. The fights were exciting in the first set, with Bandoza taking the lead after the fifth game and reach comfortably from 2-2 to 5-2. Sakkari found her rhythm again and took the next three, to equalize at 5-5, while the two of them kept the serve and reached 6-6.
In the tie break, Bandoza was stormy and led 4-0, with Sakkari trying to “close” the difference, without success. In the second set, the Spaniard took control early, and led 3-1, after tremendous pressure of Sakkari in the fourth game.
Bandoza put pressure on Sakkari’s serve, counting six break points in the fifth game, however the Greek endured and made it 3-2, while then reached the draw at 4-4 with a comfortable break.
Her opponent’s reaction, however, was immediate. With… acquired speed he made the break for 5-4 and stopped Sakkari’s attempt for a break, “clearing” the second set with 6-4.
sport-fm.gr
.
I have worked in the news industry for over 10 years. I have a vast amount of experience in covering health news. I am also an author at News Bulletin 247. I am highly experienced and knowledgeable in this field. I am a hard worker and always deliver quality work. I am a reliable source of information and always provide accurate information.
