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Sakkari vs Badosa: Charleston Showdown Ahead!
1 Apr
Summary
- Sakkari, seeded tenth, enters Charleston Open's second round with a bye.
- Badosa overcame a previous back injury to win her first-round match.
- Sakkari leads their head-to-head record with two previous wins.
Tenth seed Maria Sakkari will make her debut at the Credit One Charleston Open when she faces Paula Badosa in the Round of 32. Sakkari enters the tournament having received a bye in the first round. Her most recent performance was a second-round exit at the Miami Open.
Paula Badosa, who has been managing a back injury, successfully kicked off her Charleston campaign. She defeated qualifier Kayla Day in straight sets, showing promising form on the outdoor clay. This victory marked a positive start for Badosa as she aims to regain her previous level.
Sakkari and Badosa have met three times previously, with Sakkari leading the head-to-head series. Their initial encounter in 2021 saw Badosa emerge victorious. However, Sakkari secured wins against Badosa at Indian Wells in 2022 and the Madrid Open in 2023.
Sakkari is considered the favorite for this match. She has had a strong start to her 2026 season, notably defeating Iga Swiatek earlier in the year. Badosa is still working back to her best form after her injury struggles in 2025, making a win against Sakkari a challenging prospect.
