Sakkari defends herself from attacks over her tremendous collapse: "Am I the first one to...?

Diego Jiménez Rubio - 3 Apr 2025

Maria Sakkari, drop in WTA ranking. Photo: gettyimages

Maria Sakkari hasn't won two consecutive matches since she did it at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, and her WTA ranking continues to worsen due to this negative streak. The Greek tennis player has suffered various physical issues that are affecting her performance, but the truth is seeing her outside the top 80 at 29 years old is very alarming. A well-known tennis journalist highlighted this decline, and the Greek athlete didn't take long to react. "Am I the first or the last that’s coming back from an injury and is dropping points?"

Am I the first or the last that’s coming back from an injury and is dropping points?

— Maria Sakkari (@mariasakkari) April 3, 2025

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Zverev already speaks like a future number 1: "I am very motivated." Photo: Gettyimages

ATP Alexander Zverev

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Carlos Alcaraz ATP

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Felix Auger Aliassime ATP

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Mirra Andreeva WTA

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