29-year-old Maria Sakkari is a professional tennis player from Greece. She is ranked No. 8 by the WTA as of July 2024. Sakkari achieved her career-high ranking of world No. 3 on March 21, 2022, becoming the highest-ranked Greek tennis player in history alongside Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Maria Sakkari has won two WTA singles titles in her career so far, including the WTA 1000 title at the Guadalajara Open in 2023. In 2021, she reached the semifinals at the French Open and US Open, making her the first Greek woman tennis player to reach a Grand Slam semi-final.
In March 2024, Sakkari returned to form by reaching the final of the Indian Wells Masters, where she lost to World No. 1 Iga Swiatek. Her other achievements include finishing semifinalist at the 2021 and 2022 WTA Finals. Sakkari started her current season by competing in team competition at the 2024 United Cup. She won all her matches in straight sets against Angelique Kerber, Leylah Fernandez and Daniela Seguel.
In April 2024, Maria Sakkari reached the semifinal of the Charleston Open, losing to the in-form Danielle Collins. She also made the final of the Indian Wells Masters, where she lost to World No. 1 Iga Swiatek.
| Name | Maria Sakkari |
| Source of Income | Tennis |
| Estimated Wealth | $10 million |
| Age | 29-years-old |
| Nationality | Greek |
| Residence | Monte Carlo |
| Marital Status | Not Married |
| Popular Endorsements | Adidas, Wilson, Rolex, Green Cola, Replay, Apivita, Dior |
Who are Maria Sakkari’s Parents?
Konstantinos Sakkaris and Angeliki Kanellopoulou are the parents of Maria Sakkari.
Maria Sakkari was born on July 25, 1995 to Angeliki Kanellopoulou and Konstantinos Sakkaris in Athens, Greece. She comes from a tennis background as her mother and grandfather were both professional tennis players and was introduced to tennis by her parents at the age of six. Sakkari had easy access to tennis as a young child and often visited her mother’s practice sessions. After honing her skills in her hometown during her early teenage years, she moved to Barcelona, Spain at the age of 18 in search of more competition and developed her skill set from experienced coaches.
Sakkari made her WTA tour debut at the US Open in 2015. Since then, the 29-year-old has won two titles in her career, including the 2019 Morocco Open, and the 2023 Guadalajara Open.
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Who is Maria Sakkari’s Father?
Konstantinos Sakkaris is Maria Sakkari’s father. He has been extremely supportive of his daughter's tennis career since she was a young girl and often drove her to practice sessions in her hometown Greece. Sakkaris also spoke with sponsorship providers to make sure his daughter availed the best resources for her tennis. Sakkari turned professional in 2015 and was coached by American Tom Hill, one of the youngest coaches in the WTA, who also assisted former Australian Open finalist Danielle Collins.
Hill was close to choosing a career in advertising but his stint with Collins led him to becoming a full-time coach. Sakkari became the first Greek woman to become a two-time semifinalist at a Grand Slam tournament (at the 2021 French Open and the 2021 US Open) and also reached a career-high ranking of World No. 3 under the guidance of Tom Hill.
Who is Maria Sakkari’s Mother?
Angeliki Kanellopoulou is Maria Sakkari’s mother. She was also a professional tennis player in the 1980s and reached a career-high ranking of 43 in the world and twice reached the third round of the French Open. She also reached the finals of the Athens Trophy in 1986 but couldn’t capture the trophy as former German tennis player Sylvia Hanika outwitted her in the title clash. Kanellopoulou has had a major influence on her daughter's tennis career as she has closely scrutinized her development at all times. Kanellopoulou also has an active say in Sakkari's key decisions involving tennis.
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What nationality are Maria Sakkari’s Parents?
Maria Sakkari’s parents Angeliki Kanellopolou and Konstantinos Sakkaris’s are both of Greek descent.
How old are Maria Sakkari’s Parents?
Maria Sakkari’s mother Angeliki Kanellopoulou is 58 years old. However, there is no information is available about her father's age. But he is expected to be in his 60's.
Maria Sakkari Family
Maria Sakkari has two siblings. She has a brother whose name is Yannis Sakkari and a sister by the name of Amanda Sakkari. She is currently in a relationship with Konstantinos Mitsotakis.
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Are Maria Sakkari’s Parents Still Married?
Yes, Maria Sakkari’s parents Angeliki Kanellopoulou and Konstantinos Sakkaris are married till this date.
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FAQs
A. Maria Sakkari weighs around 62 kg.
A. Maria Sakkari is from Athens, Greece.
A. Maria Sakkari's parents are Konstantinos and Angeliki.
A. Maria Sakkari has not won a Grand Slam title in her career so far.
A. Maria Sakkari's current coach is David Witt. She split from her long-time coach, Tom Hill, after six years of partnership.
