For Sakkari, Wimbledon will be wide open this year: "I think there are a total of 20 or 25 players capable of winning".

le 03/07/2024 à 10h09

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Maria Sakkari was reassured by her first-round match at Wimbledon. After 4 consecutive defeats, she perfectly mastered her opponent, American qualifier McCartney Kessler (6-3, 6-1 in 1h11).

Satisfied with her tennis, she was asked to comment on the favourites for this year's title. Predicting a tournament more open than ever, the Greek explained that many surprises could be expected, including from her:

"I see a very open edition, there's a very good overall level and in every match you can have a surprise. I think there are a total of 20 or 25 players capable of winning this tournament, myself included."

Dernière modification le 03/07/2024 à 10h30

Sakkari Maria

52e, 1116 points

Kessler McCartney

31e, 1558 points

Kessler M • Q

Sakkari M • 9

Wimbledon

Draw

I think there might be 64 currently that can 😂

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Let's make that wish for all 2000 plus players hoping for 5 wins each day. Hoping ŵhen we open the results page to see all green, and no red. And especially NO CANCELED matches.

From me and my rotti JAZ, I bid you all good night, and see you in...

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I love tennis

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why did tennis tonic void predictions on the match between Chwalinska and Huergo at the Quito tournament? The match was played to completion and on time. If TT feels the match is one sided, and of course it was, then don't put it up for prediction. This is getting irritating.

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The finals are here, and we scramble for the best finish. I've been chasing "King" all year and I was able to shrink the spread a little. Skelp is also closing the gap.

Seasons best to all the regulars in our league.

Will you all be back in the new year.?

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Steffi Graf completed a Golden Slam (not just a career Grand Slam) when she was 19. She is the only person to accomplish that, winning the four majors plus Olympic gold the same calendar year.

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