World No. 9 Maria Sakkari defeated American qualifier McCartney Kessler 6-3, 6-1 to reach the second round at Wimbledon. This marks Sakkari's first match win since Rome and her first victory at Wimbledon, the French Open, or the US Open since 2022. Despite her consistent performance over the years, Sakkari has never advanced past the third round at Wimbledon. This win is also her first grass court victory of the year. Notably, this is only the second time in the last six Grand Slams that she has survived the first round. Sakkari looks motivated to change her past record.
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Sakkari starting strong 💪 The No.9 seed defeats McCartney Kessler 6-3, 6-1 to advance to the second round #Wimbledon | @mariasakkari https://t.co/ehe0g8PrbP
Maria Sakkari (9) d. McCartney Kessler 6-3, 6-1 Her first match win since Rome, and her first victory at Wimbledon, the French Open or the US Open since 2022. 📸 @GettyImages https://t.co/GuDO2pas5t
World #9 Maria Sakkari defeats American qualifier McCartney Kessler 6-3, 6-1 to reach the 2nd round at #Wimbledon. That's just the 2nd time in the last six Grand Slams that she survives the first round. Good to see!
Sakkari d. Kessler 6-3 6-1 at Wimbledon Maria is off to a confident start. As consistent as she’s been the last few years, she’s never been past the 3rd round here. But she looks motivated to change that. ✅1st grass court win of the year 🇬🇷🤍 https://t.co/gXxvceqrgb
Starting off strong 💪 @mariasakkari wins her First Round match against McCartney Kessler 6-3, 6-1. #Wimbledon https://t.co/ZBEBA4Eoaa
World #9 Maria Sakkari defats American qualifier McCartney Kessler 6-3, 6-1 to reach the 2nd round at #Wimbledon. That's just the 2nd time in the last six Grand Slams that she survives the first round. Good to see!