Sakkari wears a Mexico jersey: “I would like to dedicate this trophy to my grandfather who passed away last year”

She had a flawless tournament, didn’t drop a single set, was flat and played fantastic tennis, true to her talent. The stunning Maria Sakkari defeated American Caroline Dolheide 2-0 to lift the 1000m trophy in Guadalajara and claim her second career title in her ninth final.

In her statements at the trophy presentation, which she even wore in the Mexico jersey, she dedicated the biggest title of her career to her grandfather Dimitris Kanellopoulos, who died last summer.

“I would like to thank my family back home. I wish they could be here with me, but they are watching and very proud of me. I would like to dedicate this trophy to my grandfather who passed away last year and my father grandmother is watching”He said at first and continued

“I don’t want to forget my coach Tom, who was with me for the last 5 years. We waited over 4 years for the 2nd title. We heard so many bad things that I would never win a title, that. “With just one title I would be a top 5 player. All of that was very difficult for me to overcome and I’m very happy to have done it here this week.”

She said about her opponent in the final: “I’ve known you for many years, you work very hard, I see the stories you upload on Instagram, I always knew you had a great game and this week you clicked. I’m sure you’ll have many more opportunities and this was just the beginning.”

He also thanked Gabriela Sabatini, who was the selected guest of the tournament and presented the award: “Thank you for being here today, I know you played with my mother. She admired you very much and always had very kind words about you. You are a role model for her and me. Thank you for being here.” an inspiration for having you with us.”

Finally, Sakkari addressed the people who had supported her throughout the week: “I’ve seen it too many times and I repeat myself, but this is my second home, thank you very much.”