Qualifying in the ’32’ phase of its tournament Doha for the Maria Sakkari!
The Greek tennis player saw her Gabrielela Rousse (No. 112 in the world rankings) to get the first set, but then found a pace, equalized and was ready to overturn by taking the lead 4-0 in the third set before seeing her opponent to retired due to injury.
Thus, Sakari secured her presence in the next phase of the tournament, where she will have a difficult task against Svidodec.
Sakkari Starting Strong ??@mariasakkari | #Qatartotalenergiesopen pic.twitter.com/vg20j811xz
– wta (@wta) February 9, 2025
The first set started with Rousse’s break, to which Sakkari responded immediately, taking three games for 3-1, but her opponent reacted and after taking the lead with a 5-3 lead, he made it 1-0 in the sets. with 6-4.
The Distance we go?@mariasakkari Levels the Playing Field by Taking the Second Set 6-3!#Qatartotalenergiesopen pic.twitter.com/qtgogjetft
– wta (@wta) February 9, 2025
Clearly improved Sakkari in the second set, dominated it 4-0 with two breaks, and although she saw her opponent reduce to 5-3, remained calm and tied the sets to 1-1. Malled, having taken the momentum made her fifth break and kept her serve for her in favor of her 4-0with Rousse asking for a medical timeout and finally to be withdrawn, due to discomfort in the middle of.
Maria Sakkari is Through to the Next Round As Ruse Retires Due to Injury.
Final Score: 4-6, 6-3, 4-0 Ret. pic.twitter.com/G892GGSVTA
– wta (@wta) February 9, 2025
The sets: 4-6, 6-3, 4-0
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