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Maria Sakkari smashes her way through to third round of Australian Open

Greek tennis player Maria Sakkari, ranked world no.43 beat Australian player Astra Sharma in straight sets 6-1, 6-4, easily advancing through to the third round of the Australian Open.

Sakkari came out strong and says the large group of Greek Australian fans have given her a huge boost in the grand slam and is positive about her next round, which will give her a chance at making it through to the Quarter Finals.

Congratulations Maria!

Sakkari VS Sharma

Aces 2

Double faults 4

78% First serve % 65%

80% Win % on 1st serve 61%

80% Win % on 2nd serve 61%

62 Points won 40

*Image Source: Jimmie48 Photography/WTA

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