In excellent racing situation indicates the Maria Sakkariwhich achieved a great win with a 2-0 set (7-5, 7-6[1]) against Emma Navarro (No.11 in the world rankings and No.2 on the dashboard), securing its qualification to quarter -finals of DC Open in Washington.
Balanced battle with ‘cold blood’ in the finale
The match was intense and duration, with sets judged in the details. In the first set, Navarro had three opportunities for break, but Sakari kept a calm and clear mind, took advantage of her unique opportunity in the 12th game and won it 7-5.
The second set was even more balanced, with no break points, with the two tennis players being driven normally to tie-break. There, Sakari was flawless, giving just one point to Navarro and closing the match 7-6 (1).
There’s no such thing as the Perfect Foreh — ?????@mariasakkari | #Mubadalacitidcopen pic.twitter.com/gqyonaduom
– wta (@wta) July 23, 2025
Understood the assignment ??@mariasakkari Knocks out no.2 Seed Emma Navarro 7-5, 7-6 (1) to return to the Washington Quarterfinals.#Mubadalacitidcopen pic.twitter.com/kmeubdjlgg
– wta (@wta) July 24, 2025
In the quarter -finals on her birthday
The victory this is the second larger than the year For the Greek champion based on the ranking of her opponent, after that on her Jasmine Paolini in Madrid.
Maria continues her Delivery of successes to American tournamentsespecially in Washington, where last year was finalist. In the quarter -finals, which will be held on Friday July 25thon the day of the Her 30th birthdaywill face one of the Naomi Osaka or Emmato yet another big challenge.
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