Dejected WTA Star Drops Retirement Bombshell as She Reveals Confounding Message About Tennis Future After Shock US Open Round 1 Defeat

It has been just a few hours since the US Open started and the fans have already expected to see major turn-arounds. Greek player Maria Sakkari, who had high hopes coming into the tournament, suffered a disaster as she faced an elimination in the first round. The Spanish player Rebeka Masarova defeated her in straight sets. However, it was not her defeat that captured the fans’ attention; it was her post-match interview.

In the post-match interview, Maria Sakkari came ahead and discussed one of the most important decisions of her life. However, she revealed that she is just thinking about it and nothing is confirmed at the moment.

Maria Sakkari considering taking a break from tennis

In the aftermath of a hard-fought match against Rebeka Masarova, Maria Sakkari bared her emotions, giving a candid glimpse into her state of mind. The 6-4, 6-4 loss seemed to carry the weight of her previous setbacks, leading to an undeniable undercurrent of nervousness. Sakkari’s journey on the court had turned into an uphill battle, prompting her to face a dilemma concerning her career.

The defeat made Sakkari think about taking a break from tennis to ease her struggles. The candidness in her words shows the mental battles that athletes face, where emotions can be as tough as the physical game.

“The previous two defeats definitely played a part. I was very nervous. I don’t know what I’m going to do, I really don’t know. Maybe I should take a break, I’m suffering on the court. But I can’t make a decision now, my mind isn’t clear,” said Sakkari in the post-match interview.

Sakkari’s openness gives a glimpse into the pressure athletes endure. Her words remind us that sports isn’t just about winning, but also about dealing with setbacks and finding the strength to move ahead. However, her recent performances have not been up to the mark considering the stature that the player holds.

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Sakkari has been in a poor run of form at all the slams this year

Her decision to take a break does not come solely from her poor performance at the US Open. The Greek player hasn’t been able to perform to her expectations. Out of all the grand slams held this year, the farthest she progressed was in the Australian Open, where she managed to bag a third-round appearance before losing out. Otherwise, she has suffered defeat in the first round at all the remaining three slams, which gives an insight into her state of mind.

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Thus, Maria’s words came after some serious consideration as the Greek player considers pulling the plug on her career. However, it will now be her call to make the final decision.