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Maria Sakkari's Mother Overcome with Emotion After Athens Open Final
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Maria Sakkari's Mother Overcome with Emotion After Athens Open Final

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Angeliki Kanellopoulou, mother of Greek tennis player Maria Sakkari, was visibly emotional after Sakkari's final match at the Athens Open 2026.
  • Sakkari competed in the final against Czech player Barbora Krejcikova but ultimately lost the match in two sets.
  • Kanellopoulou, a legendary figure in Greek tennis herself, watched her daughter's performance with intense emotion and pride.

The atmosphere at the OAKA's Stadion Sports Center was charged with emotion immediately following the conclusion of the Athens Open 2026 final. Angeliki Kanellopoulou, the mother of Greek tennis star Maria Sakkari and a revered figure in Greek tennis history, could not contain her tears as she watched her daughter complete a significant home-court campaign.

Kanellopoulou, who has experienced countless high-pressure moments on the court herself, watched Maria's challenging match against Czech opponent Barbora Krejcikova with bated breath. As the final point was played and the crowd erupted in applause for the world No. 37, tears of pride welled up in her eyes in a spontaneous display of emotion.

Despite a valiant effort, Maria Sakkari was unable to secure victory, falling to Krejcikova in straight sets. The match marked the end of a notable tournament for the Greek player, with her mother's emotional reaction underscoring the significance of the event for their family and Greek tennis.

She couldn't hide her emotion and 'broke down' seeing her daughter complete this great effort at home.

— Ta NeaDescribing Angeliki Kanellopoulou's reaction after the match.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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