Maria Sakkari, the No. 9 seed, secured her spot in the last 16 of the Indian Wells tournament with a convincing victory over Caroline Garcia, the No. 20 seed at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on Monday night.
This marked Sakkari’s fourth consecutive win against Garcia, a significant turnaround from their initial encounters.
In a match held at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Sakkari, seeded ninth, defeated Garcia, the twentieth seed, with a score of 6-3, 6-4 showcasing her resilience and skill, dominating the game and gaining control early on.
Sakkari’s next opponent will be the French player Diane Parry, setting the stage for an exciting quarterfinal match.
Parry, who defeated Anna Blinkova to advance, will face Sakkari in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
Sakkari’s journey to the quarterfinals has been impressive, with notable wins and a strong performance on the court with many fans and analysts praising her skills and potential.
Previously, Sakkari defeated Russian Diana Shnaider 5-7, 6-4, 6-0.
Garcia, ranked No. 26, had earlier advanced to the third round by defeating Bulgarian Viktoriya Tomova in three sets (6-1, 3-6, 6-3).
