Maria Sakkari kicks off the clay-court season at the prestigious 500-level tournament in Charleston, South Carolina. Her first opponent will be the 20-year-old Canadian player Marina Stankusic, ranked 126th globally. Following her strong performances at Indian Wells and Miami Open, Sakkari continues her US tour with the Charleston event (March 31-April 6), where she has excelled in previous years. If she advances to the second round, she is set to face Chinese star Zheng Qinwen (No.9). Further down the line, Elise Mertens could be her next big challenge. Should Sakkari reach the semifinals, she might encounter Ekaterina Alexandrova or Daria Snailder.
Maria Sakkari Faces Off Against Rising Talent in Charleston Tournament
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