Maria Sakkari eliminated from Strasbourg Open

Maria Sakkari, ranked 47th in the world, was eliminated in the first round of the Strasbourg Open after losing to Peyton Stearns. The American player, ranked 49th, defeated Sakkari in straight sets, 6-3 and 6-1, in a match lasting 77 minutes. During the game, Sakkari struggled with her serve, winning only 52% of points on her first serve and 36% on her second, allowing Stearns to convert five out of eight break opportunities. This defeat marks a difficult end to Sakkari's clay court season, during which she recorded only one victory. Following this early exit, the athlete is now shifting her focus to the Roland Garros tournament. Roland Garros is scheduled to commence with qualification rounds immediately and will conclude on June 7. This early loss in Strasbourg leaves Sakkari with limited momentum heading into the Grand Slam event.