Sakkari described Wuhan as a "special place" where she achieved her first significant wins against players like Caroline Wozniacki, Elena Vesnina, and Alizé Cornet, which helped her enter the top 50 rankings for the first time. She noted the passage of time, stating, "It feels like it was a century ago."
Tennis
Maria Sakkari reflects on 2017 Wuhan breakthrough
Maria Sakkari, currently competing at the 2026 Dongfeng Voyah Wuhan Open, reflected on her breakthrough performance at the tournament nine years ago. As a qualifier ranked World No. 80 in 2017, she defeated notable players before reaching the semifinals.
