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Seeded No. 32 in Indian Wells Sakkari (illness) has a bye in the first round of Indian Wells.

Impact Sakkari is returning for this WTA 1000 tournament after dealing with a recent illness. The No. 32 seed from Greece will play either Varvara Gracheva or Lilli Tagger in the second round.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jessica Pegula will lead the WTA Tour's efforts to improve the women's tennis calendar

2024 U.S. Open runner-up Jessica Pegula will lead a new 13-person panel to recommend changes to the women’s tennis calendar, rankings points rules and the requirements about compet...

FEBRUARY 17 • Associated Press

Withdraws from Dubai Sakkari (illness) withdrew from Dubai before her first round match.

Impact Coming off an impressive run to the semifinals in Doha, Sakkari will not play next week due to an illness. The Greek lost in three sets to Karolina Muchova in the Doha semis.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Zheng, Muchova pull out of Dubai Tennis Championships Doha champion Karolina Muchova, fatigue, and Zheng Qinwen, illness, pulled out of the 2026 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Sunday. Z...

FEBRUARY 15 • WTATENNIS.COM

Surprising defeat in Doha Rybakina lost to Victoria Mboko in the quarterfinal of the Qatar Open with a score of 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 on Thursday.

Impact Rybakina won 56.6 percent service points in the match. In comparison, her opponent won 58.3 percent points while serving. Rybakina won 105 points in total, four fewer than Mboko. It was Rybakina's just second defeat in 13 matches in the singles category in 2026 season.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Doha final preview: Can Muchova throw off red-hot Mboko? Victoria Mboko, set to make her Top 10 debut next week, is into the final after beating Jelena Ostapenko. She'll take on Karolina Muchova, w...

FEBRUARY 13 • WTATENNIS.COM

'Golden touch!' Karolina Muchova's top three finesse shots in the Doha semis Karolina Muchova's renowned touch seems to work even better at full stretch, as she demonstrated in the Qatar TotalEnergies Open semifinals...

FEBRUARY 13 • WTATENNIS.COM

Muchova tops Sakkari in three, advances to Doha final vs. Mboko Karolina Muchova rallied from a set and a break down to beat Maria Sakkari in three sets and reach the Qatar TotalEnergies Open final in Doh...

FEBRUARY 13 • WTATENNIS.COM

Doha semifinals preview: Top 10 on the line for Mboko; is Sakkari back? After upsetting Elena Rybakina, Victoria Mboko will play Jelena Ostapenko for a spot in the Doha final. In the second semifinal, Karolina Mu...

FEBRUARY 12 • WTATENNIS.COM

Upsets Swiatek in Doha quarters Sakkari won 2-6, 6-4, 7-5 over Iga Swiatek in the quarterfinals of Doha on Thursday.

Impact Sakkari delivered a big surprise as she upset the No. 2-ranked Pole in three sets across two hours and 29 minutes to move into the semifinals. The No. 52-ranked Greek has now defeated two top-10 opponents en route to the semis. Sakkari will play No. 14 seed Karolina Muchova (1-4 H2H) next.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Hot shots: Three incredible defensive steals by Maria Sakkari in Doha A forehand pass, a backhand pass and a remarkable turnaround after withstanding some weighty overheads -- Maria Sakkari's hustle was on show...

FEBRUARY 12 • WTATENNIS.COM

Sakkari turns back the clock to knock out Swiatek in Doha quarterfinals Maria Sakkari earned her biggest win in recent memory on Thursday in Doha, coming from a set down to knock out No. 1 seed and World No. 2 Ig...

FEBRUARY 12 • WTATENNIS.COM

Books berth in Doha QF Sakkari defeated Varvara Gracheva in the round of 16 of the Qatar Open with a score of 7-6, 6-0 on Wednesday.

Impact Sakkari produced six aces in the match, five more than her opponent. She converted five break points in six attempts. In comparison, Gracheva won just two break points in six attempts. Next up for Sakkari will be Poland's Iga Swiatek.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Swiatek sets up Sakkari showdown in Doha after Kasatkina test Top seed Iga Swiatek rebounded from a first-set stumble to beat Daria Kasatkina 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 and reach the quarterfinals of the Qatar Total...

FEBRUARY 11 • WTATENNIS.COM

Gracheva vs. Sakkari Prediction at the WTA Doha, Qatar – Wednesday, February 11 No. 73-ranked Varvara Gracheva will face No. 52 Maria Sakkari in the WTA Doha, Qatar Round of 16 on Wednesday, February 11.Sakkari carries -...

FEBRUARY 10 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Tops 6th seed in Doha second round Sakkari won 6-4, 6-2 over Jasmine Paolini in the second round of Doha on Tuesday.

Impact Sakkari secured her first top-10 win of the new season as she upset the No. 8-ranked Italian in straight sets across one hour and 23 minutes to reach the third round. The 30-year-old from Greece won 68% of service points and 47% of return points in the upset win. She will take on either No. 9 seed Linda Noskova (1-1 H2H) or Varvara Gracheva (2-1 H2H) next.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Thumping win in Doha opener Sakkari defeated Zeynep Sonmez in the round of 64 of the Qatar Open with a score of 6-1, 6-3 on Monday.

Impact Sakkari converted five break points in 11 attempts, four more than her opponent. She won 63.6 percent service points as well, considerably higher than Sonmez who won just 43.9 percent points while serving. Next up for Sakkari will be Italy's Jasmine Paolini.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Defeat in AO R2 Sakkari lost to Mirra Andreeva in the round of 64 of the Australian Open with a score of 6-0, 6-4 on Wednesday.

Impact Sakkari committed 27 unforced errors in the match, 11 more than her opponent. She converted just one break point in four attempts. In comparison, Andreeva converted five break points in 11 attempts.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

By the numbers: Andreeva wins 8 straight games to open toppling of Sakkari Mirra Andreeva earned a routine 6-0, 6-4 victory over Maria Sakkari to advance to the third round of the Australian Open. Winning eight stra...

JANUARY 21 • WTATENNIS.COM

Mirra Andreeva vs Maria Sakkari preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds, and betting tips | Australian Open 2026 Fixture: (8) Mirra Andreeva vs Maria Sakkari

JANUARY 20 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

'I could never imagine': Sakkari's in disbelief with improbable return Maria Sakkari had the crowd -- and mostly herself -- in disbelief after this stunning return. She said it ranks No. 1 in career shots as Sak...

JANUARY 18 • WTATENNIS.COM

By the numbers: Paolini, Sakkari lead early Day 1 Australian Open winners No. 7 seed Jasmine Paolini and former Top 10 player Maria Sakkari each punched their ticket through to the second round of the 2026 Australi...

JANUARY 18 • WTATENNIS.COM

Off to good start in Melbourne Sakkari won 6-4, 6-2 over Leolia Jeanjean in the first round of the Australian Open on Saturday.

Impact Sakkari made a positive start in her first major match of the season as she downed the 30-year-old Frenchwoman in straight sets after one hour and 19 minutes on court. The 30-year-old from Greece has made the fourth round in Melbourne twice in her career (2022, 2020). She will play either Donna Vekic (4-7 H2H) or No. 8 seed Mirra Andreeva in the second round.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Top-ranked Sabalenka and Alcaraz advance on an opening day of records at the Australian Open

Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz fulfilled expectations on Day 1 of the Australian Open that attracted a record 100,000-plus fans to Melbourne Park

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

Underdog millionaire as local amateur beats Sinner on way to 1 Point Slam title at Australian Open

A little-known local amateur player beat Jannik Sinner and went on to make himself a millionaire in Australian dollars after winning the 1 Point Slam at the Australian Open’s pre-t...

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

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Jessica Pegula will lead the WTA Tour's efforts to improve the women's tennis calendar

Top-ranked Sabalenka and Alcaraz advance on an opening day of records at the Australian Open

Underdog millionaire as local amateur beats Sinner on way to 1 Point Slam title at Australian Open