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Sakkari Eliminated by 18-Year-Old Andreeva at Australian Open

Published January 21, 2026, 10:43

Maria Sakkari was eliminated from the Australian Open, losing to 18-year-old Mira Andreeva in just 67 minutes. Sakkari lost 2-0 in sets (6-0, 6-4), with Andreeva demonstrating excellent performance and advancing to the third round of the tournament. The first set was disastrous for the Greek tennis player, and despite a reaction attempt in the second, she was unable to turn the situation around. The young Russian tennis player confirmed her rise in the sport.