This player is well-known for playing aggressively and all over the court. Sakkari’s powerful groundstrokes and solid serve characterize her style of play.
Among all WTA players in 2020, this player served the sixth-most aces. In addition, this young athlete represented Greece in the Fed Cup in 2012. In the same vein, Sakkari’s Fed Cup record is 12–18.
Sakkari was first exposed to tennis by her parents when she was only six years old. At the age of 18, Sakkari moved to Barcelona to begin her training.
Sakkari is drawn to rough, clay surfaces. Additionally, this young player’s preferred stroke is the serve. Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Serena Williams were idols to Sakkari as a child.
Sakkari’s coaches were Tom Hill from 2018 to the present (2022), Mark Petchey in 2018, and Thomas Johansson from 2017 to 2018.
Sakkari was also recognized as 2021’s top female Greek athlete.
