Maria Sakkari advances to the second round of the Hong Kong tournament

Greek tennis player Maria Sakkari has successfully advanced to the second round of the WTA 250 tournament in Hong Kong. The 31-year-old athlete, currently ranked 30th in the world, secured a victory against 24-year-old American Carol Lee in just 92 minutes. Sakkari dominated the match with a final score of 6-1, 6-4, marking a strong return to the professional tour after a period of absence.

Prior to the match, Sakkari expressed her intention to focus on her court performance rather than the world rankings, emphasizing a desire to regain her competitive rhythm. This tournament represents a significant step in her comeback strategy following her recent break from the circuit.

In the second round, Sakkari is set to face the winner of the match between Australians Madison Inglis (ranked 135th) and Maya Joint (ranked 26th). Her participation in this event is part of a broader effort to improve her standings and maintain professional momentum.