Maria Sakkari eliminated in WTA 500 Singapore quarterfinals

Greek tennis player Maria Sakkari was eliminated in the quarterfinal stage of the WTA 500 tournament in Singapore on September 25, 2026. The match against Australian Talia Gibson concluded with a 2-1 set score in favor of Gibson (1-6, 6-4, 2-6), ending Sakkari's progression in the tournament.

Sakkari had previously secured her place in the quarterfinals on September 24 by defeating Nao Hibino in straight sets (7-5, 6-1), marking her third career victory over the Japanese player. Following her successful round of 16 match, Sakkari was considered a strong contender, but she was unable to overcome Gibson in their subsequent face-off. The tournament continues with the remaining quarterfinalists, including players such as Mirra Andreeva, Leylah Fernandez, Elise Mertens, and Wang Xinyu, as they compete for the semi-final spots.