Tennis
Zou – Sakkari 2-1: Maria bowed out after a big fight and was eliminated at the Australian Open
Maria Sakkari fought back but was defeated 2-1 by Lin Zhu to end her performance at the Australian Open in the third round.
Maria Sakkari ended her performance at the Australian Open in the third round after Lin Zhu defeated the Greek 2-1.
The two athletes put up a great fight with the world No. 85 and continued their impressive performances. On the other hand, Maria Sakkari (No.6) paid for her many effortless errors (52 for 42 winners).
The match: The match started nervously for both tennis players with many errors and consecutive breaks. The first to emerge victorious was Zhou, who held serve first to take a 3-1 lead.
Then the two gymnasts held their serve until it was 5:3. At this point, it took Sakkari three straight games to take the lead for the first time.
Zou held her serve and so it went into the tie break. There, the Chinese took an impressive 4-1 lead and then managed to stay cool and close the set 7-6 (3).
The second set began in the same way as the first, but with the roles reversed. Again we had three consecutive breaks with Sakkari but this time emerged victorious and led 3-1.
The rest of the set belonged entirely to the 27-year-old Greek. She may have made a lot of unforced errors (13 for the same number of winners), but she was more efficient and managed to easily go 6-1 to 1-1.
In the third set, Zou broke and then held to take a 2-0 lead. Sakkari responded and in the sixth game she equalized the set to go 4-3.
However, the Chinese made a new break in the ninth game and then finished the match 6: 4.
Source: sport 24
The 2026 Australian Open women’s singles 1/8 finals will continue on January 26.
They will enter the Rod Laver Arena at approximately 02:30 Kyiv time. Jessica Pegula (USA, WTA 6) and Madison Keys (USA, WTA 9).
The best moments of tennis matches LIVE on Telegram channel Tennis on Sport.ua
This will be the fourth head-to-head meeting between the rivals.
The winner of the match will face Wang Xinyu or Amanda Anisimova in the quarter-finals.
DAY CALENDAR
TOURNAMENT TABLE
Source: Sport UA
I am a sports journalist who has worked in print and online. I have authored articles for a sports website and have covered sports news for over 6 years.
According to media reports, Serena Williams is considering a sensational return to professional tennis after a four-year break.
The 23-time Grand Slam champion retired in 2022, avoiding the word “retirement” and saying only that he was “moving away” from the sport.
Her last match took place at the 2022 US Open, where she lost to Ajla Tomljanovic. Williams’ re-entry into the anti-doping pool last December fueled rumors of a comeback. Although Serena later denied her return, The Telegraph’s sources claim that the tennis community is not buying it and believes Serena can still compete at WTA level.
Brighter photos from the life of athletes on the Telegram channel LIFESTYLE on Sport.ua
Williams will be eligible to return to Roland Garros this summer, including mixed doubles, with possible options at Wimbledon or the US Open. Her older sister Venus continues to perform at the age of 45, increasing interest in Serena’s possible return.
Former champion Jim Courier is confident that Williams will definitely be back on the field if injuries are not a problem; The only question is the format and tournament.
Source: Sport UA
I am a sports journalist who has worked in print and online. I have authored articles for a sports website and have covered sports news for over 6 years.
January 25 Ukraine Elina Svitolina won against Mirra Andreeva In the 1/8 final at the Australian Open.
Elina won in two sets with scores of 6:2 and 6:4 in 1 hour 24 minutes. Svitolina faced Andreeva for the second time and defeated the Russian for the first time.
The best moments of tennis matches LIVE on Telegram channel Tennis on Sport.ua
Spor.ua invites you to familiarize yourself with the photo gallery of the confrontation between Svitolin and Andreev!
Elina will compete against world number three Coco Gauff in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.
🏆 Australian Open 2026. 1/8 final
Elina Svitolina [12] – 🏳️ Mirra Andreeva [8] – 6:2, 6:4
PHOTOGRAPH. He pushed another Russian woman away. How it happened: Svitolina beat Andreeva
Source: Sport UA
I am a sports journalist who has worked in print and online. I have authored articles for a sports website and have covered sports news for over 6 years.
-
Ligue 13 years agoRenato Sanchez signed in Paris for five years
-
Europa League4 years agoIn transfer alert at Olympiakos for additions and concessions
-
Europa League4 years agoFenerbahce – Eintracht 1: 1: The Germans took 1st place in the Olympiacos group
-
Europa League4 years agoWithout Nainggolan and Samata, the 11th team from Antwerp
-
Europa League4 years agoEuropa League
-
Europa League4 years agoAtalanta announced the acquisition of Boga
-
Europa League4 years agoFears that Zapata will be out for 4 months
-
Premier League4 years agoExcept for the rest of January, Sean was injured