Tennis
Sakkari – Kvitova 2-0: The pleasant Maria equalized the Czech Republic and advanced to the fourth round of the Indian Wells
Maria Sakkari made fun of Petra Kvitova, winning 2-0 and qualifying for the fourth round of Indian Wells.
Maria Sakkari confirmed her excellent condition. The world No. 6 prevailed against Kvitova 2-0 (No. 31) and the fourth round of Indian Wells.
In essence, the 26-year-old Greek ended the match in the first set, scoring the break at a critical point, with the Czech Republic psychologically drained after that and Sakkari completely dominating. In the fourth round, Sack meets the winner of the pair between Mertens and Saville.
From the beginning of the match, Maria Sakkari served well and kept her service without any problems. At the same time, the 26-year-old Greek filled in Kvitova’s service games. On the first opportunity he created for a break, he failed.
On the contrary, he did so in the second, and at a critical juncture, that break saw him lead 5-3. He then managed a double break but Sakkari held on, clearing both to win the set 6-3.
In the second set, Sakkari equalized, leaving Kvitova no room for a reaction that seemed to have drained psychologically. The 6-0 second set testifies to what happened on the pitch as the 26-year-old Greek clinched the qualifier.
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