Tennis
Sakkari: “The win counts, the confrontation with Pegoula is difficult”
Maria Sakkari (No. 6) referred to her win and the course of the match after her victory over Ann Li (No. 58), but also to her next match with Pegoula (No. 17), while also speaking in Greek.
Maria Sakkari (No. 6) easily defeated Ann Lee (No. 58) to qualify for the “16” of the Doha tournament where she will face Pegula (No. 17).
The Greek tennis player spoke about the road to victory after the end of the match, her next match which will be quite difficult, while after a question in Greek she spoke about the Greek fans who were on the court.
“It was a difficult second series, I had an opportunity to finish the match earlier, I didn’t take it, but I finally got the win and it’s continuing.
For the match with Pegula:
“I know her well, we played in Australia, she had a good season last year, it’s going to be difficult, I can’t wait because I really love playing here. It’s going to be a difficult game.”
For the tradition of her family, as well as her mother, a tennis player was:
“You know my story, my mother was a tennis player so tennis is in my DNA. It’s important to have a family member who knows what I’m going through and who supports me.”
Two words in Greek:
“Thank you to everyone who is here today. I know you are many Greeks in Qatar but also the ones who will see me again in Greece. You know how much I love my country and I’m sure you do too. I appreciate that you came and supported me every day, I will say tomorrow.
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