Maria Sakkari did her job in the premiere of the Australian Open, where she prevailed with a 2-0 set of the German Tatiana Maria and qualified for the “64” of the tournament.
The Greek champion, in statements she made after her first match in Melbourne, admitted that she was anxious and expressed her joy that she managed to find a way to win in her premiere.
«We all know that the first round is never easy. It was a wonderful but also strange fight – and I say it in the good sense – that I found difficult. I wanted time to find rhythm in the way my opponent played, which did a great job. I was a little anxious at this beautiful stadium. Sometimes I’m hard on myself and my team, but I work on it. I’m glad I found a way to win and continue in the tournament»Initially mentioned the No. 8 in the world.
«It is never easy. Last year I was eliminated here early, but at the end of the year I entered the Top10. After Roland Garros and the US Open things changed, but they did not change for myself. I continue to be strict with myself“, He added.
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