Greek tennis player, Maria Sakkari, has battled past her American opponent, Jessica Pegula, at the Miami Open to secure a spot in the quarterfinals.
In a match that went for 2 hours and 38 minutes, Sakkari had to save 6 match points against Pegula to secure her victory 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(6).
“I always like to compete and win for my country… I’m super proud I’m Greek!” Sakkari said on-court after her win.
More to come.
