Sakkari in a Mexican national jersey: “It’s my… home in America”

In the semifinals of the Guadalajara tournament, she qualified Maria Sakkariafter the her victory over Emiliana Arango with 2-0 sets and will now face the French Caroline Garcia. The Greek tennis player made statements after the end of the match wearing the jersey of the Mexican national team, showing once again her weakness for this country.

“Day by day my confidence is growing and I am getting better. It was a bit windy today and that was a bit dangerous, plus I didn’t know my opponent. This has pitfalls because she too had nothing to lose and was playing aggressively. She is to be congratulated as she performed brilliantly“, he emphasized.

As for the semi-final with Caroline Garcia, he said: “This particular match will be very difficult. Both of us have been competing at a high level in recent years. She is an amazing person and player, I really like these challenges».

Finally, about her choice to wear the Mexican national jersey, she noted:It will be an amazing atmosphere and I hope to wear the Mexico shirt again. I hope they will not be angry with me in Greece. Let’s say Mexico is my home country in America».

Maria Sakkari on Caroline Garcia:

“It’s gonna be very tough… We’re very good friends. I really really like her. She’s an amazing girl, above everything. She’s an incredible player..” ?? pic.twitter.com/yVlp3ov126

— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) September 22, 2023

Maria Sakkari on wearing Mexico National team jersey:

“I feel very nice wearing them. I hope back in Greece, they’re not pissed at me.” ??

Home away from home. ?? pic.twitter.com/eWUwvInHaF

— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) September 22, 2023

Edited by: Konstantina Armakola