Sakkari: “This was the most difficult season of my career, we will make changes”

Maria Sakkari did not have the presence she would have liked at the WTA Finals, although it was known that she had not prepared as she would have liked.

Maria Sakkari at the press conference after her defeat against Pegula She referenced the difficulties she faced this season, talked about the changes she wants to make and emphasized that her intention is to return to the top level.

First, Maria Sakkari emphasized: “I really think this has been the toughest season of my career. I don’t want to be too hard on myself. I am very proud that I was able to finish in the top 10 for the third time in a row. I don’t know how I did that. After the US Open I was somewhere in race 20. I proved to myself that I could achieve things.

Now I need a good break, but I also need a good preparation because there are some players who have gone to another level. I have to improve if I want to get back into the top 3. The good thing is that everyone on my team is involved with me.

We will make changes. We will take some steps and try it. I’m not saying we will necessarily be successful, but we will try to get back to the top level..

In response to a question about her presence WTA Finals said: “As I said before, I was not well prepared for the WTA Finals. Physically, I don’t feel like I’m where I want to be. If I don’t move well, I don’t feel that intensity and can do it.” “I’m not playing my best tennis. But I’m proud of the season I completed, including graduating from this one. Winning a tournament was huge. I’m looking forward to next season in a few weeks.”