The Greek Maria Sakkari saved 14 of 15 break points against Russia’s Veronika Kudermetova 6-1, 5-7, 6-4 on Friday. and access the semifinal of the WTA Master 1,000 based in Guadalajara.
In a battle of many emotions, Sakkari escapes the fire without being burned again and again and with the victory she added the necessary points to enter the WTA Finalswhich will be performed in Forth Worth, from October 31 to November 7.
Sakkari came out alive in the first game by saving two break points, in the third he avoided one and in the fifth, two, to take the first set 6-1, after breaks in the second and fourth “game”.
For the second set, Maria came from behind from 15-40 in the sixth game, but in the twelfth, after nine consecutive break opportunities were lost, Kudermetova, seeded eighth, eventually broke and took the set 7-5.
The last set was one of emotions. In addition to entering the best-of-four stage, passage to the Finals is at stake.
Sakkari, the fourth seed, started aggressively and broke in the very first game, but again had to play his heart out to escape four break points in the fourth game, after which he prevailed in a match where his rival made 45 unforced. mistakes.
“I stayed in my heart and in my spirit; saving four break points in the third set was the key. Guadalajara is where they have supported me the most in all the tournaments and I am grateful”, said an emotional Sakkari.
In the semifinals, the Greek, sixth in the world ranking, will face Czech Marie Bouzkovawho defeated Russia’s Anna Kalinskaya on Friday, after retiring after losing 5-2 in the first set.
New Belarusian Victoria Azarenka defeated American prospect Coco Gauff 7-6(2), 4-6, 6-3fifth seed, in an unexpected result.
At the age of 33, ‘Vika’ used his experience and made better use of the opportunities caused by the misses of the talented Gauff, with 64 unforced errors.
In the semifinals phase of the best four, Azarenka will face American Jessica Pegulathird seed, defeating compatriot Sloane Stephens 6-2, 6-2.
Guadalajara is open
Quarter finals
Azarenka beat Cori Gauff 7-6 (2), 4-6, 6-3
Jessica Pegula defeated Sloane Stephens, 6-2, 6-2
Maria Sakkari defeated Veronika Kudermetova 6-1, 5-7, 6-4
Marie Bouzkova beat Anna Kalinskaya 5-2 and stopped
Source: La Verdad
I am Ida Scott, a journalist and content author with a passion for uncovering the truth. I have been writing professionally for Today Times Live since 2020 and specialize in political news. My career began when I was just 17; I had already developed a knack for research and an eye for detail which made me stand out from my peers.
