Maria Sakkari of Greece returned to her winning ways at the Miami Open, defeating Yuan Yue of China 6-2, 6-2 on Thursday to secure her place in the third round. Just days after her runner-up finish at Indian Wells, Sakkari showcased resilience and dominance on the court, signaling her intent to make a deep run in Miami.
In another notable match, former world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark was eliminated by Ukraine’s Anhelina Kalinina in a gripping three-set battle. Kalinina overcame Wozniacki with a score of 5-7, 7-5, 6-4, demonstrating tenacity and endurance in a match that lasted over two hours.
Fourth seed Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan faced a stern test from Danish qualifier Clara Tauson. Rybakina had to rally from a set down to defeat Tauson 3-6, 7-5, 6-4. “Clara played exceptionally well, and it was a tough match,” Rybakina commented. “I’m happy to advance and will focus on recovering for the next round.”
The Miami Open continues to deliver thrilling matches as top players vie for the coveted title. Fans can expect more excitement as the tournament progresses into the later stages.
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Sakkari reaches Miami third round, Wozniacki loses in thriller
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