Sakkari advances at Bad Homburg Open amid heated exchange with Putintseva

·

Maria Sakkari progressed to the second round of the Bad Homburg Open on Sunday after a 7-5, 7-6(6) win over Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva, but the match ended in a tense post-match altercation.

Despite a routine handshake, tensions escalated between the players after the match, with Sakkari accusing Putintseva of poor sportsmanship, telling her to “act like a human being.”

Putintseva responded angrily, allegedly swearing and gesturing at Sakkari to leave. Sakkari followed her opponent to her bench and was overheard saying, “Nobody likes you.”

The umpire intervened as the argument continued, with Sakkari insisting players should make eye contact during handshakes. Putintseva responded with a sarcastic bow and walked off court while still exchanging words.

Sakkari, a wildcard entry ranked No. 86, will next face either Ekaterina Alexandrova or Belinda Bencic in the WTA 500 event in Germany.

Cretan Convention - Web Banner

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

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

Advertisement

Latest News

Greece moves to ban protests at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, sparking outcry

Greece’s government has proposed a ban on protests at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the monument outside Parliament in Athens.

Greek music legend Dionysis Savvopoulos dies at 80

Renowned Greek singer-songwriter Dionysis Savvopoulos passed away on Tuesday at the age of 80 following cardiac arrest.

‘Compassion, community and purpose’ define the 2025 Jenny Souris Foundation Gala

The Jenny Souris Foundation Gala returned on Wednesday, 15 October 2025, with heart and purpose, drawing around 300 guests.

Thousands attend inaugural Brunswick Greek Festival

Thousands of people attended the Brunswick Greek Festival which was organised and run by the St Eleftherios Albion Street Brunswick parish.

St John’s church in Carlton hosts annual celebration for Patron Saint of police officers

The annual celebration of Saint Artemios’ feast day is one of the key events on the Victoria Hellenic Police Association (VHPA) calendar.

You May Also Like

South Melbourne FC targets young African-Australians in new recruitment program

South Melbourne Football Club, which plays in the top division of Victoria's National Premier League competition, is targeting talented young African-Australians in a new recruitment program.

‘Australians most welcome investors in Greece,’ says ATHEX Group CEO, Socrates Lazaridis

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Athens Exchange Group (ATHEX Group), Socrates Lazaridis, addressed Greek Australians online on Tuesday.

Rishi Sunak to become the UK’s first Prime Minister of Indian heritage

Rishi Sunak will become the United Kingdom's third prime minister in three months, and the first of Indian heritage.