Maria Sakkari has made history by becoming the first Greek woman to reach the final of the DC Open. The 25-year-old tennis star advanced to the championship match after defeating top-seeded Jessica Pegula in a thrilling three-set match.
The match was a back-and-forth affair, with both players trading breaks throughout the first two sets. However, Sakkari was able to take control in the third set, breaking Pegula’s serve twice to secure the win. The victory marks Sakkari’s first career win over a top-10 player and is a major milestone in her career.
Sakkari has been on a tear this year, reaching the quarterfinals of the French Open and the semifinals of the Italian Open. She is currently ranked No. 22 in the world and is looking to break into the top 20. With her win over Pegula, she has taken a big step towards achieving that goal.
Sakkari will now face American Jennifer Brady in the final of the DC Open. Brady has been in excellent form this year, reaching the semifinals of the Australian Open and the quarterfinals of the French Open. She is currently ranked No. 15 in the world and is looking to break into the top 10.
The final between Sakkari and Brady promises to be an exciting one, with both players looking to make history by becoming the first Greek or American woman to win the DC Open. It will be a battle of two of the brightest stars in women’s tennis and one that fans around the world will be watching with great anticipation.
