Maria Sakkari's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Maria Sakkari.

Maria Sakkari is a Greek professional tennis player who reached a career-high WTA ranking of world No. 3 in March 2022. This achievement makes her the highest-ranked Greek player, sharing the title with Stefanos Tsitsipas. Her highest doubles ranking is world No. 169, attained in September 2019. Sakkari's success highlights her significance in Greek tennis and her presence on the international stage.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2017: Reached Semifinals at Wuhan Open

In 2017, Sakkari reached the semifinals at the Wuhan Open, where she defeated Caroline Wozniacki for her first top-10 win.

September 2019: Career-Best Doubles Ranking

In September 2019, Maria Sakkari achieved her career-best doubles ranking of world No. 169.

2019: Reached Semifinal at Italian Open

In 2019, Sakkari reached the Premier 5 semifinal at the Italian Open where she defeated Petra Kvitová, among other players.

2020: Sixth Most Aces on WTA Tour

In 2020, Sakkari served the sixth most aces of any WTA player, with 144 aces served in 31 matches.

2020: Named Greek Female Athlete of the Year

Maria Sakkari was named the Greek Female Athlete of the Year for 2020.

September 2021: Entered Top 15 at World No. 13

In September 2021, after reaching the US Open semi-finals, Sakkari entered the top 15 at world No. 13 on 13 September 2021, displacing Eleni Daniilidou as the highest ranked Greek player.