Maria Sakkari: “I don’t want to disrespect Coco”. Goff but the race should have ended sooner”

Her is unstoppable in this year’s Indian Wells and after qualifying over her she did not hide her enthusiasm for her forthcoming second participation in the California tournament final. In her statements following the end of the match with Coco Goff, Sakkari stood in her difficulties of closing the match in the second set, but also in the fact that she now has the No.1 of the world ranking, Iga Sfiontek, for winning the trophy at Indian Wells. Sakkari’s statements “I don’t want to disrespect Coco in any way, but the race should have ended an hour ago. But I got this win, even in three sets. In the second set I thought too much about the finish line and then things got dangerous. It was an amazing win against a fantastic player who fights every point. I’m very happy to be once again in the final here. “I’m proud I didn’t give up. You can easily lose your mind after such a second set, I had point matches and then things went wrong, I was back and with break. But I kept fighting and believing it. I have a wonderful team, because they have constantly encouraged me and it is amazing that I have them by my side.” For the final: “I’m obviously excited. Two years later I’m back in the final. This is the best tournament and it’s the best place to find yourself. It will certainly be a big challenge, Iga is the best player in the world. I will enjoy my evening tonight and start thinking about the final and preparing from tomorrow.” Maria Sakkari after being Coco Gauff to reach Indian Wells Final: “I don’t want to miss Coco but it would’ve been amazing if this match was over an hour ago 😂… I’m gonna take this win even though it was in 3 sets… that was an amazing win. Coco is such an amazing… — The Tennis Letter (@The TennisLetter) The final is scheduled for tomorrow Sunday 17 March 2024.