Two 30-year-olds advance to the final of the WTA tournament in Athens

The WTA tournament in Athens will see a final clash between two seasoned players, 30-year-old Maria Sakkari of Greece and Barbora Krejčikova of the Czech Republic. Both athletes have navigated challenging semi-final matches to secure their spots in the championship.

Sakkari convincingly defeated Alina Korneeva with a score of 6-1, 7-5 in her semi-final match. This victory marks her 11th career final appearance, though her last final was in March 2024 at Indian Wells. Sakkari has won two career titles, with her most recent being in Guadalajara in 2023.

Krejčikova, a former Wimbledon champion, overcame top seed Clara Tauson in a hard-fought three-set match, winning 6-1, 4-6, 6-3. The final in Athens will be her 15th career final. She has claimed eight titles to date, with her Wimbledon victory being the most significant. This year, she also reached the final in s'Hertogenbosch but retired due to an injury.

The final is scheduled for Sunday, July 18th, at 23:23. This match presents an opportunity for both Sakkari and Krejčikova to add another prestigious title to their careers.