Maria Sakkari

Maria Sakkari, born on July twenty-fifth, nineteen ninety-five, is a prominent Greek professional tennis player who has made significant strides in the sport. She achieved her career-high singles ranking of world No. 3 on March twenty-first, two thousand twenty-two, marking her as the highest-ranked Greek woman in tennis history. In addition to her singles success, Sakkari has also reached a career-best doubles ranking of world No. 169 on September ninth, two thousand nineteen.

Throughout her career, Sakkari has claimed two singles titles on the WTA Tour, including a prestigious WTA 1000 title at the Guadalajara Open in two thousand twenty-three. Known for her aggressive and all-court style of play, she has garnered attention for her powerful serve and groundstrokes, serving the sixth most aces on the WTA Tour in two thousand twenty with a total of one hundred forty-four aces across thirty-one matches.

Sakkari's journey in the sport has been marked by several notable achievements. She reached the semifinals at the Wuhan Open in two thousand seventeen, where she secured her first top-ten victory against Caroline Wozniacki. In two thousand nineteen, she advanced to another Premier 5 semifinal at the Italian Open, defeating renowned players such as Petra Kvitová. Her performance in two thousand twenty saw her reach the fourth round at both the Australian and US Opens.

In two thousand twenty-one, Sakkari made history by becoming the first Greek woman to reach the semifinals at a major tournament, achieving this feat at both the French and US Opens. Her remarkable accomplishments have earned her recognition, including being named the Greek Female Athlete of the Year for two consecutive years, two thousand twenty and two thousand twenty-one.