Maria Sakkari, the Greek tennis star, faced a tough loss at the Charleston Open, causing her to drop out of the top 80 rankings. The defeat against Zheng Qinwen led to speculations about her future in the top 10, but Sakkari was quick to clap back at the doubters.
Despite a previous strong performance at Indian Wells and Miami last year, where she reached the final and semi-final respectively, Sakkari’s recent struggles have been attributed to defending those points and a lingering shoulder injury that kept her out of the game for a significant period.
Critics were quick to question her ability to make a comeback, with one even stating, “Maria Sakkari will fall outside the top 80 now with this loss to Qinwen in Charleston… hard to imagine her returning to the top 10 tbh.” However, Sakkari was not one to back down from a challenge, responding with a fiery statement, “Am I the first or the last that’s coming back from an injury and is dropping points?”
The Greek tennis sensation is determined to prove her critics wrong and showcase her resilience in the face of adversity. Despite her current ranking drop, Sakkari remains focused on her comeback journey and is ready to fight her way back to the top of the rankings.
With a fierce competitive spirit and unwavering determination, Maria Sakkari is poised to silence the naysayers and reclaim her status among the elite in the world of tennis.