Greek representation is set to shine once again at the Australian Open, with Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari leading the charge in this year’s first Grand Slam tournament.
The passionate support of Melbourne’s Greek community is expected to play a pivotal role, as the athletes look to advance in their respective draws.
Maria Sakkari, ranked World No. 32, will kick off her campaign against Colombia’s Camila Osorio (No. 61) in the first round on Monday, January 13.
On the same day, World No. 11 Stefanos Tsitsipas takes on American Alex Michelsen (No. 41) in what promises to be an exciting opening-round clash.
Adding to the day’s Greek-Australian tennis fervor, Nick Kyrgios will face British player Jacob Fearnley in his first-round match. Thanasi Kokkinakis, another local favorite, is set to battle Roman Safiullin.
Tsitsipas’s potential path to glory
1st Round: Alex Michelsen
2nd Round: James McCabe or a qualifier
3rd Round: Karen Khachanov or Luca Nardi
4th Round: Alex de Minaur
Quarterfinals: Jannik Sinner
Semifinals: Taylor Fritz or Daniil Medvedev
Final: Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, or Novak Djokovic
Sakkari’s potential roadmap
1st Round: Camila Osorio
2nd Round: Ons Jabeur or Angelina Kalinina
3rd Round: Emma Navarro
4th Round: Daria Kasatkina or Yulia Putintseva
Quarterfinals: Iga Swiatek
Semifinals: Elena Rybakina or Jasmine Paolini
Final: Aryna Sabalenka or Coco Gauff
