Maria Sakkari eliminated from Toronto WTA 1000 tournament by Coco Gauff

Greek tennis player Maria Sakkari was eliminated from the WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto on August 8, 2026, following a straight-sets loss to American Coco Gauff. The match ended 6-1, 6-4 in favor of Gauff after one hour and 16 minutes of play, marking Sakkari's departure from the round of 32.

Sakkari struggled significantly throughout the encounter, committing 24 unforced errors and facing difficulties with her service percentages. Gauff, currently ranked 33rd in the world, dominated the match by securing five breaks. This victory extends Gauff's lead in their head-to-head record to 7-5, marking her fourth consecutive win against the Greek athlete. Notably, Sakkari has become the opponent Gauff has defeated most frequently on the professional tour.

This loss follows Sakkari's previous performance where she had advanced past Sonmez. The defeat highlights a continuing trend in their rivalry, as Gauff utilized a strong start to build early leads in both sets, ultimately preventing a comeback despite a late effort by Sakkari to hold her serve.