Berrettini beats Ruud at United Cup as Sakkari puts Greece through
Sakkari’s point made it 2-1 to Greece, cementing their finals position.
In Perth, world number six Sakkari ensured Greece moved through to the final when she downed Belgium’s Elise Mertens 6-1, 7-5.
The Greeks went into the match needing to either win the tie or lose 3-2 to progress to the city final against either Croatia or France.
Sakkari’s point made it 2-1 to Greece, cementing their finals position.
“I knew the match would be critical, so I was nervous, especially against a world-class player like Elise,” Sakkari said.
“When you play a regular tournament and you lose, it’s just for yourself, but I wanted to win today for the team more than myself.
“It means a lot to play for your country.”
Stefanos Tsitsipas will play tomorrow morning for Greece against either Borna Coric or Arthur Rinderknech depending who tops Group F!
