Final Up to date: October 22, 2022, 21:55 IST
Sixth-ranked Maria Sakkari defeated Veronika Kudermetova of Russia 6-1, 5-7, 6-4 on Friday night time to advance to the semifinals of the Guadalajara Open 1000 and clinch a spot within the WTA Finals.
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Sakkari, seeded fourth, will tackle Marie Bouzkova, who superior after Anna Kalinskaya of Russia retired with the rating 5-2 in favour of the Czech within the first set.
Sakkari will play within the WTA Finals in Fort Value, Texas, for the second straight 12 months. The 27-year-old from Greece superior to the semifinals in Guadalajara a 12 months in the past.
“Right me if I’m incorrect, however I believe it’s loads more durable to do it twice in a row than simply do it as soon as. That’s what I’m largely proud about,” Sakkari mentioned. “As unhealthy as my season, like, after Indian Wells was, I nonetheless simply gave myself this opportunity to complete the 12 months robust. I believe that’s one of the best reward I can provide to myself, simply making it to Fort Value.”