Maria Sakkari (ranked 31st) made a strong debut at the WTA 500 tournament in Linz, bouncing back from a slow start to the season. The Greek player had managed only one victory in 2025 and was coming off a disappointing first-round exit at the Australian Open against Colombia’s Camila Osorio. As the third seed, Sakkari faced 64th-ranked Viktoriya Tomova, who had advanced after a hard-fought win over Spain’s Jessica Bouzas. Sakkari held a perfect 3-0 record against Tomova, with their most recent encounter taking place in Charleston in 2024.
Sakkari asserted her dominance early, holding serve with confidence and applying relentless pressure on Tomova’s return games. She quickly secured a break, going up 3-0 as she fine-tuned her execution and bolstered her defense. Despite Tomova’s efforts to counter, Sakkari remained in control, efficiently dictating play to claim the first set 6-3.
In the second set, Sakkari broke Tomova’s serve in the third game, setting the tone for a one-sided finish. She continued to unleash powerful returns, leaving her opponent struggling for answers. With a second break soon following, Sakkari maintained her aggressive pace, dictating rallies and controlling the tempo. She closed out the match in dominant fashion, securing a convincing 6-3, 6-2 victory.
With this win, Sakkari moves into the Linz quarter-finals, determined to build momentum and regain her best form.
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