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Maria Sakkari is a Greek professional tennis player who has represented Greece on the WTA Tour since turning professional. Known for her aggressive, high-intensity playing style and strong serve, she reached the singles semifinals at both the 2021 French Open and the 2021 US Open. Sakkari achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 3 in 2022, making her the highest-ranked Greek tennis player in history.
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What did Maria Sakkari achieve at the 2021 French Open and US Open?
Sakkari reached the singles semifinals at both Roland Garros and the US Open in 2021. Those results made her the first Greek woman to reach a Grand Slam singles semifinal.
What is Maria Sakkari's career-high WTA ranking?
Sakkari reached world No. 3 for the first time on March 21, 2022. It remains the highest ranking achieved by a Greek woman in singles.
What makes Maria Sakkari's tennis style distinctive?
She is known for an aggressive baseline game, strong physical movement, and a powerful serve. The WTA profile lists hard and clay courts as her favorite surfaces and identifies her serve as her favorite shot.
Who defeated Maria Sakkari in the 2021 US Open semifinal?
Emma Raducanu defeated Sakkari in straight sets in the 2021 US Open semifinal. Sakkari had reached the semifinal by defeating Karolina Plíšková in the quarterfinal.
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