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Sakkari Stuns Swiatek in Qatar Open Shocker
12 Feb
Summary
- Maria Sakkari defeated World No. 2 Iga Swiatek in a quarter-final upset.
- Sakkari overcame a missed match point in the deciding set to win.
- The Greek player advances to face Muchova or Kalinskaya in the semis.
World No. 2 Iga Swiatek was unexpectedly defeated in the Qatar Open quarter-finals by Maria Sakkari. The top-seeded Swiatek initially dominated, winning the first set convincingly in just 33 minutes.
However, Sakkari, ranked World No. 52, mounted a strong comeback, claiming the second set and forcing a decider. She then missed a match point at 5-2 in the final set.
Swiatek capitalized, winning three consecutive games to level the score. Despite this resurgence, Sakkari held her nerve, securing her serve and breaking Swiatek in the crucial final game to clinch the match 2-6, 6-4, 7-5.
Sakkari's victory propels her into the semi-finals, where she will face either Karolina Muchova or Anna Kalinskaya. This marks a significant upset in the tournament.
