Maria Sakkari and her boyfriend Konstantinos Mitsotakis have been dating for over two years
The Greek tennis star garnered international recognition in 2021 when she knocked Naomi Osaka out of contention in the Miami Open.
She has been ranked as high as world No. 3 by the Women's Tennis Association and is currently ranked 6th globally.
Maria Sakkari is entering the Australian Open with big expectations as she admits she hopes to become a Grand Slam champion at Melbourne Park. Sakkari, at 27, is set to make her eighth Australian Open appearance. So far, Sakkari has twice made the round-of-16 at Melbourne Park.
Sakkari, who had semifinal appearances at the French Open and US Open, is hoping to make her big Grand Slam breakthrough at the start of the 2023 season. “I want to win the Australian Open. I believe that I’m in good form, but you never know in tennis how things go.
Who Is Maria Sakkari's Boyfriend?
Her relationship with Mitsotakis, the son of Greece's Prime Minister in 2020, is still going strong. As she reportedly told the Greek outlet Alpha in 2021, "Konstantinos is a straightforward guy. I can talk to him for hours. We have a straightforward relationship. He is a straightforward person."
He is the son of Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis
Mitsotakis might be dating one of the most famous women in tennis, but he comes from a highly well-known and politically connected family. His father, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, is the current Prime Minister of Greece, a position that his grandfather (also named Konstantinos Mitsotakis) previously held.
They aren't the only political relatives in his family either. Mitsotakis' cousin Kostas Bakoyannis is the mayor of Athens, Greece; his aunt Dora Bakoyannis used to work as the country's Foreign Minister; and his great, great, great uncle Eleftherios Venizelos was one of the most popular Prime Ministers of all time in Greece.
He began dating Sakkari in 2020
Sakkari and Mitsotakis hadn't shared precisely when they met, but in an interview with the Greek television channel Alpha, Sakkari reportedly revealed that they've been exclusive since 2020. She explained, "It has been a year now since we met and the truth is he helped me a lot. He is a special guy. I have disclosed the relationship anyway; it is not hidden."
Konstantinos enlisted in the Greek military in 2020
Military service is mandatory in Greece, and Mitsotakis enlisted in the country's Artillery in September 2020.
"One very proud father! I'm sorry that, due to Covid, I couldn't come to Alexandroupolis..." Kyriakos wrote on Instagram in Greek alongside a photo of his son in uniform.
Yue Yuan vs Maria Sakkari – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Australian Open
THE FACTS
When is Yue Yuan vs Maria Sakkari on, and what time does it start? Yue Yuan vs Maria Sakkari will take place on Monday, 16th January 2023 – not before TBC (UK)
Where is Yue Yuan vs Maria Sakkari taking place? Yue Yuan vs Maria Sakkari will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Yue Yuan vs Maria Sakkari being played on? Yue Yuan vs Maria Sakkari will take place on an outdoor hard court
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What channel is Yue Yuan vs Maria Sakkari on in the UK? Yue Yuan vs Maria Sakkari will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Yue Yuan vs Maria Sakkari in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Yue Yuan vs Maria Sakkari live on their website, while Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
World number six Maria Sakkari finished runner-up at two Masters events last season to Iga Swiatek at Indian Wells and Jessica Pegula in Guadalajara in a largely frustrating year. The 27-year-old ended well with that Guadalajara run, followed by a semi-final exit at the WTA Finals. Still, after a great start to 2023 at the United Cup, she suffered a shock defeat to Martina Trevisan in the semi-finals. That loss representing Greece will hurt Sakkari more than most, and how she reacts in Melbourne remains to be seen. Sakkari reached the semi-finals of Roland-Garros and the US Open in 2021, but her best showing was around 16 exits in 2020 and last season.
