Maria Sakkari loses Tokyo Olympics thriller, still makes Greeks proud

·

Greek tennis player, Maria Sakkari, has been defeated in the third round of the Tokyo Olympics by Ukrainian Elina Svitolina, 5-7 6-3 6-4.

As the match began, Svitolina got the first break of the match but in the seventh game of the set, Sakkari broke back, levelling things up.

The momentum was clearly with the Greek player who broke again when her opponent was serving in the following game. Things got interesting when Svitolina broke again to level things up at 5-5. 

After over an hour of play, Sakkari finally broke the Ukrainian player for the third time in the set and consolidated the break, winning the set 7-5.

In the following set, Svitolina raised her level. In the fourth game of the set, the Greek was broken and this was enough for the Ukrainian to seal the set 6-3 in her favour.

As the final set began, both players were striking the ball with real perfection. Sakkari was broken at first but then she struck right back. 

But Svitolina got the break in the seventh game, which helped her edge closer towards the finishing line. In the end, she served for the set, winning 6-4 in 50 minutes. 

The Ukrainian will now face the winner of the match between Karolina Pliskova and Camila Giorgi. 

Source: Essentially Sports.

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Advertisement

Latest News

Secretary General Athanasios Balermpas: ‘Eager to connect with Hellenism in Australia’

Athanasios Balermpas arrives with concrete timelines on citizenship, Special Registry upgrades and easier access to state services.

Archbishop Makarios and Lina Mendoni join annual Sunday School picnic celebration

Archbishop Makarios and Greece’s Culture Minister Lina Mendoni joined hundreds of children for the Sunday School annual picnic.

Dr John Yiannikas lists Balmain’s landmark Ewenton House for $27.5 million

Dr John Yiannikas and his wife Susan have listed their heritage-listed Balmain estate, Ewenton House, with a price guide of $27.5 million.

Australia’s Holy Eparchial Synod concludes with key decisions on cathedrals and committees

The Holy Eparchial Synod of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia (GOAA), presided over by His Eminence Archbishop Makarios, concluded.

Alexis Tsipras resigns from parliament amid speculation of new political movement

Alexis Tsipras has announced his resignation from parliament, sparking widespread speculation that he may be preparing to return to politics.

You May Also Like

3rd Cretan Lifestyle Conference emphasises healthy living

Focused on the Mediterranean Tradition and its Modern Applications, the 3rd Cretan Lifestyle Conference gathered more than 75 researchers.

Feast day of the Archangels Michael and Gabriel celebrated in Australia and Greece

Feast day of the Archangels Michael and Gabriel was celebrated in Australia on Wednesday with Divine Liturgies and special luncheons.

Greek Australian actress Rebekah Elmaloglou reveals benefits of having a ‘cultural mix’ at home

"In my parent’s old house in Sydney they had a vine tree and we would pick the leaves and make dolmades," Rebekah Elmaloglou said.