OR Maria Sakkari He failed to actually “threaten” Elena Rimbakina in his second round Wimbledon And he suffered a 2-0 defeat (6-3, 6-1), and the blockade of the British Grand Slam.
With a nervous start in the game, Maria Sakkari never managed to find a rhythm, and although she started with the second set, she was easily bent against Elena Rimbakina, Wimbledon champion in 2022.
The leading Greek tennis player was the big underdog of the race against Kazaka, No.11 of the world rankings and failed to reach the British Grand Slam.
The game
Maria Sakkari started the first set in the worst way, with three (!) Double mistakes in her service, she made … the first break in the Rimbakina. She then reacted and found himself twice at 0-30, but failed to find a breick point to put pressure on her opponent.
Rimbakina thus ended the first set with another break, for 6-3 and 1-0 in the sets, which gave her a significant lead in winning the Wimbledon match.
In the second set, Maria Sakkari made a perfect start after finding a break in her first attempt, but to follow … a collapse. Rimbakina also had the chance on her side, but the top Greek tennis player showed in no way to believe she could do it.
It allowed its Kazaka opponent to run an unlikely 6-0 to close the second set 6-1 and get a festive qualification for the third round of Wimbledon.
Electric from Elena
The 2022 Ladies’ Singles Champion defeats Maria Sakkari 6-3, 6-1 to fly through to the third round #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/hK8mnXBFWZ
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 3, 2025
Sakkari missed the opportunity for a big victory, which will improve its psychology for the continuation of the tour.