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Maria Sakkari to Open Grass Season at Queen's Club
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Maria Sakkari to Open Grass Season at Queen's Club

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Maria Sakkari will begin her grass-court season at the WTA 500 tournament in London.
  • The Greek player qualified for the main draw due to multiple player withdrawals.
  • The tournament also marks the return of 44-year-old Serena Williams.

Greek tennis player Maria Sakkari is set to commence her grass-court season at the prestigious HSBC Championships in London. The WTA 500 event, held at the Queen's Club from June 8 to June 14, features a strong lineup of top female players, including the highly anticipated return of 44-year-old Serena Williams.

Sakkari, currently ranked World No. 49, secured a spot in the main draw thanks to a series of withdrawals from other players. She is joined in the main draw by Kingwen Zheng, Karolina Pliskova, Alexandra Eala, Laura Siegemund, and McCartney Kessler, who also benefited from players pulling out of the tournament.

The draw for the main tournament is scheduled for 3:30 PM today. The event promises exciting matchups, with top WTA stars participating. Social media buzz highlights the presence of players like Amanda Anisimova, Elena Rybakina, Leylah Fernandez, and Laura Robson, alongside special guests Mark Wright and Zoe Hardman.

This tournament marks a significant start to Sakkari's grass-court campaign, as she aims to build momentum on the tour. The inclusion of veteran Serena Williams adds an extra layer of intrigue to the event, drawing considerable attention from fans and media alike.

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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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