Sakkari beats Kostyuk to reach Wuhan WTA 1000 third round
Maria Sakkari won 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 after rallying from a set down to defeat Marta Kostyuk, advancing to the third round of the Wuhan WTA 1000 event.
Key points
- Sakkari advanced to the third round after defeating Kostyuk 4-6, 6-2, 6-2.
- Kostyuk entered the match after a month-long wrist injury absence.
- The loss cuts Kostyuk’s chances of qualifying for the season‑ending WTA Finals.
- Sakkari rallied from a set down to secure the win.
- Kostyuk was world No. 9 and a head‑of‑series No. 8 entrant.
Maria Sakkari advanced to the third round of the WTA 1000 event in Wuhan after defeating eighth‑seed Marta Kostyuk in the second round.
Sakkari rallied from a set down to win 4-6, 6-2, 6-2, securing her place in the tournament's later stages.
Kostyuk, the world No. 9 and a head‑of‑series No. 8 entrant, entered the match after a month‑long absence due to a wrist injury that had forced her out of the Billie Jean King Cup finals and the previous WTA 1000 in Beijing.
The loss significantly reduced Kostyuk’s chances of qualifying for the season‑ending WTA Finals, as she had needed a strong performance in Wuhan to close a 705‑point gap to the final qualifying spot.
Your questions, answered
How did Maria Sakkari win against Marta Kostyuk in Wuhan?
Sakkari rallied from a set down to win 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 in the second round of the Wuhan WTA 1000.
What impact did Kostyuk’s loss have on her WTA Finals chances?
The defeat reduced Kostyuk’s chances of qualifying for the season‑ending WTA Finals, as she needed a strong performance to close a 705‑point gap.
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