Maria Sakkari eliminated by Maja Chwalinska at the Wuhan Open

Greek tennis player Maria Sakkari was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Wuhan Open on October 16, 2026, after losing to Polish player Maja Chwalinska with a final score of 2-1 sets. The match began with a dominant performance by Chwalinska, who secured the first set 6-0 in just 30 minutes, capitalizing on several unforced errors from the Greek athlete.

Sakkari responded effectively in the second set, breaking Chwalinska’s serve early to establish a lead and eventually winning the set 6-3 to force a decider. The third set proved to be a highly competitive contest with both players defending their serves under pressure. Ultimately, Chwalinska gained the upper hand in the twelfth game to clinch the set and the match. Following this victory, Maja Chwalinska will advance to the semifinals, where she is set to face the winner of the quarterfinal matchup between Iga Swiatek and Ann Li.