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Sakkari Advances to Round of 16 at Qatar Open

Published February 10, 2026, 17:35

Maria Sakkari has advanced to the Round of 16 at the Qatar Open, where she will face Barbora Krejcikova on February 11th. Krejcikova previously surprised many by defeating Linda Noskova, ranked No. 12 in the world. Sakkari leads their head-to-head record 2-1, but Krejcikova won their previous match at Roland Garros in 2024. The winner of the match is expected to face Iga Swiatek, ranked No. 2 in the world, in the quarterfinals. This match is important for advancing in the tournament and could determine Sakkari's path in the Qatar Open.