Sakkari 2-1 Rogers: Breakthrough and great qualification for the third round of Indian Wells for Maria

Before the match, Maria Sakkari had three losses in as many matches against Shelby Rogers, but this time it was her who was smiling.

The USA won the first set, but the world No. 7 threw up the surprise, winning the set 2-1 and qualifying for the third round at Indian Wells where she meets Angelina Kalinina (No. 29). .

The race: The first movement cannot be criticized much. The match started with a break for the two gymnasts before the rain stopped the match for a few minutes at the score of 1-1.

After returning to the court, Shelby Rogers played three straight games before rain sent the two gymnasts into the dressing room. After waiting about an hour, Rogers held at love to lead 5-1.

Sakkari then held her serve for the first time, but the American did the same and finished the first set 6-2.

The second set began with both gymnasts holding their serves. Rogers grabbed the first break but Sac responded with a breakback. The fifth game was not for the faint of heart.

The American had four chances to break Sakkari’s serve, but she held and took a 3-2 lead. The two tennis players then held, with the 27-year-old Greek erasing Rogers’ triple break point.

In fact, Sakkari broke in the tenth game of the second set right after that, sending the match 6-4 and qualifying into the third set.

Only Maria Sakkari was on the pitch. Sack completely dominated and drove to a 6-0 qualifying win while Rogers struggled with an injury.