Maria Sakkari storms into Doha quarterfinals after tie-break battle

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Maria Sakkari has progressed to the quarterfinals of the WTA 1000 tournament in Doha, ending the run of qualifier Varvara Gracheva in straight sets.

Gracheva made a strong start, breaking early in the first set and later earning a set point on Sakkari’s serve, but the Greek prevailed in a tie-break, winning it 7-3.

Sakkari then dominated the second set, closing out the match 6-0.

Sakkari will next face either world No. 1 Iga Swiatek or Daria Kasatkina for a place in the semifinals.

Source: MSN.

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