Maria Sakkari propelled Greece into the quarterfinals at the United Cup, saving four set points in the first set and erasing a 3-1 deficit in the second to defeat Leylah Annie Fernandez of Canada, 7-6 (2), 6 -3.
“The level was very high on both sides. We both played a great match, Sakkari said, as quoted by the tournament website. It’s great to start the season with a very competitive match against her. »
In the second set, the Greek volleyed for a break and a score of 3-3, then broke her rival again to take a 5-3 lead, using a forehand along the line.
Sakkari has a career record of 3-0 against the 21-year-old from Laval.
Earlier in the day, world number 6 Stefanos Tsitsipas started his season by beating Toronto’s Steven Diez 6-2, 6-3.
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