Maria Sakkari Advances to Second Round at Wimbledon with 6-3, 6-1 Win Over Kessler

Jul 1, 2024, 11:23 AM

World No. 9 Maria Sakkari defeated American qualifier McCartney Kessler 6-3, 6-1 to reach the second round at Wimbledon. This marks Sakkari's first match win since Rome and her first victory at Wimbledon, the French Open, or the US Open since 2022. Despite her consistent performance over the years, Sakkari has never advanced past the third round at Wimbledon. This win is also her first grass court victory of the year. Notably, this is only the second time in the last six Grand Slams that she has survived the first round. Sakkari looks motivated to change her past record.