OR Maria Sakkari She gave a great interview to the website “The Second Serve” and referred to the bitterness and the “wounds” she left her, the decision not to be standard bearer At the Paris Olympics.
Recall that in the summer of 2024 and before the Paris Olympics, there was a great deal of discussion about the athlete who would be – as a flagship of Greece – next to Yannis Antetokounbos, with the choice of Maria Sakkari …
“I am very proud of Greek, so growing up my biggest dream was to be a flagship for my country”, The 29 -year -old tennis player initially mentioned, speaking on the website “The Second Serve”.
To report below: “When they called me and told me that I would be with John (Antetokounbos), I thought it was the biggest thing that happened in my career. And then everything was destroyed because of my relationship, for political reasons. That hurt me, because every athlete was worth a flag. της σχέσης μου. Και για να είμαι ειλικρινής, έχω τον καλύτερο σύντροφο στον κόσμο. Είμαι πολύ χαρούμενη που είναι μέρος της ζωής μου, δεν τον άλλαζα με τίποτα, δεν με νοιάζει. Έχει υπάρξει πολύ σημαντικός άνθρωπος στη ζωή μου και την καριέρα μου. Ήταν σκληρό. Ο τραυματισμός μου ήταν από εξάντληση, αλλά ήταν και θέμα πνευματικό, ήμουν διαλυμένη, δεν μπορούσα να το αντέξω. Ήμουν πολύ στεναχωρημένη στο Παρίσι, μισούσα κάθε λεπτό. Έπρεπε να είναι η μεγαλύτερη γιορτή και I was there, sad.
EEA gave some explanation; “I wouldn’t say it and to be honest I don’t want to. With the previous president (ed. Spyros Capralos) who called me and told me that I was still chosen we still have contact, he supports me. And I know that many people supported the decision. Obviously I know why I was cut at the last time:
Politics must be left out of sport. It doesn’t matter what every athlete votes because they represent the country. It was difficult for all the people around me and for my family. It still hurts me a lot, but we will see. We will see in Los Angeles, but I have to play very well to have the opportunity to be a flagship again, it won’t be easy. “
“I don’t see his father as prime minister”
Marie Sakkari was then asked what it is like to be through her partner, Konstantinos Mitsotakis, in a young world for her: “We don’t have much involvement. He’s trying to keep me out of this world and that’s something I appreciate. But I want to know what’s going on in the world. Not only in Greece, as a tennis player I don’t want to limit my knowledge. He supports me and his family, they are amazing people. And how kind.
How her relationship is commented on, especially in Greece, Maria Sakkari said: “At first there was a noise about it, but we’ve been together for a long time and people no longer comment on it. But it’s okay that I don’t like some people because they support another party, even though they shouldn’t be so. I don’t care, to be honest. I’m just happy to be happy.”
“I understand it’s hard to get back to the Top 10”
Maria Sakkari, however, also talked about her racing situation: “I know I have been better, but I am happy to be healthy. This is the most important thing. It took me a few years to injure, at 29 I had my first injury, but on the other hand it was difficult to accept some things after my return. Go deep into a tournament, you have to beat these players, whatever the round. “
For the break he made after the US Open reported: “It was a difficult time, but at the same time it was very nice to take a break. Living a normal life and not traveling every week was very nice. Obviously my tennis at the beginning of the season was not good. It’s the most important. “
Maria has reached No.3 of the world and was found close even to No.1: “To put myself in this situation made me realize how well I had gone to my career, how consistent I was. Of course, despite the ups and downs in my last three seasons, I was in the top 10 was great.
For the world that says it is overpriced or that makes all sorts of negative comments, he said: “People will always talk and say things. Even if I go back to the top 5 they will say ‘Okay, but they haven’t won a Grand Slam.’