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Maria Sakkari news
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The gist
Maria Sakkari beat Kamilla Rakhimova 6-2, 5-7, 6-1 in Cincinnati. She next faces Iga Swiatek, who is favored at -909.
Background
Maria Sakkari, ranked No. 32, advanced to the third round of the Cincinnati Open after a three-set win over Kamilla Rakhimova. She now faces defending champion Iga Swiatek, who is on a seven-match winning streak. The match is scheduled for Monday, August 17, at the Lindner Family Tennis Center.
How it unfolded
- Aug 16, 2026Sakkari defeated Rakhimova 6-2, 5-7, 6-1 in a second-round match lasting 2 hours and 49 minutes.
- Aug 16, 2026Swiatek won her seventh straight match, setting up a third-round clash with Sakkari.
- Aug 17, 2026Sakkari and Swiatek are scheduled to play in the Round of 32 at the Western & Southern Open.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Swiatek is heavily favored with -909 odds, implying a 90.1% chance to win the match.
- Public
- Swiatek showed respect for Sakkari, calling her an experienced and great player.