Sakkari faces her biggest test of the week against the experienced Krejcikova, but home support and her improved form could help her claim a long-awaited title.
Sakkari Looks To Rewrite Her Finals Record
- Krejcikova holds a 5–3 career record in tour-level hard-court finals.
- She has a 4–5 record against Top 50 players in 2026.
- Maria Sakkari owns a 2–8 career record in tour-level finals.
- She has a 6–7 record against Top 50 players in 2026.
HTH - Barbora Krejcikova leads 3-0
| Year | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | French Open | Semifinal | Clay | Barbora Krejcikova | 7-5, 4-6, 9-7 |
| 2021 | Dubai | First Round | Hard | Barbora Krejcikova | 6-2, 7-6(4) |
| 2014 | Torun ITF | Final | Clay | Barbora Krejcikova | 6-4, 6-1 |
Krejcikova Continues Resurgent Run
Barbora Krejcikova moved into the final after defeating Clara Tauson in three sets, 6-1, 4-6, 6-3. She had the opportunity to close out the match in straight sets but was forced into a decider before sealing the victory.
The Czech slipped outside the top 50 after being limited by fitness issues and making only a handful of appearances earlier in the season. However, she has steadily rebuilt her confidence and form in recent weeks, with this run projected to move her back close to the top 30 in the live rankings.
Krejcikova has also reached the finals of the WTA 125 Parma event and Hertogenbosch, where she was forced to withdraw before the championship match due to injury. She also reached the fourth round at Wimbledon.
She owns an 8-5 record in WTA Tour finals, including a 5-3 record on hard courts. Her most recent hard-court title came in San Diego in 2023.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Age | 30 (Born 18 December 1995) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | 32 |
| Career High | 2 (28 February 2022) |
| Elo Ranking | 23 (Rating: 1895) |
| Tour-Level Titles | 8 |
Sakkari Targets First Title Since 2023
Maria Sakkari secured her place in the final after defeating Alina Korneeva in straight sets, 6-1, 7-5. Despite dropping serve twice, she remained in control for most of the match to complete the victory in straight sets.
The Greek struggled for consistency and confidence following her semifinal run in Doha earlier this season, but she has shown encouraging signs in recent weeks with third-round appearances at both the French Open and Wimbledon.
This is Sakkari's first tour-level final in two years, highlighting the difficulties she has faced in recent seasons as she looks to return to the winner's circle.
Sakkari heads into this clash with a 2-8 record in WTA Tour finals, including a 1-7 record on hard courts. Her only hard-court title came in Guadalajara in 2023.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Greece |
| Age | 30 (Born 25 July 1995) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | 37 |
| Career High | 3 (21 March 2022) |
| Elo Ranking | 47 (Rating: 1812) |
| Tour-Level Titles | 2 |