After a four-month absence due to a shoulder injury, Maria Sakkari has arrived in Perth to compete in the United Cup. The Greek star's 2024 season was cut short after she was forced to retire from her first-round US Open match against Yafan Wang. This injury prevented Sakkari, a regular at the WTA Finals, from competing for the remainder of the year.
Sakkari's return is a boost for the Greek team, which also features Stefanos Tsitsipas. The United Cup, a mixed-teams event, awards both ATP and WTA ranking points, attracting many top players.