Maria Sakkari
Maria Sakkari defeated 18-year-old wild card Lilli Tagger 7-5, 6-0 in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. The No. 32 seed turned the match around with tactical adjustments in the second set. Sakkari now prepares for a rematch against Iga Swiatek.
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Maria Sakkari claimed a straight-sets victory over sixth seed Jasmine Paolini, 6-4, 6-2, at the Qatar Open on February 10, 2026. The unseeded Greek player advanced to the round of 16 despite earlier expressing concerns about the matchup. This win marks one of her strongest performances of the season.