Maria Sakkari secured a strong opening victory at the 2026 Singapore Open, overcoming Linda Fruhvirtová in straight sets to advance past the first round of the WTA 500 event on Tuesday.
Despite trailing 4-2 early in the first set, the seventh-seeded Greek player quickly reversed the momentum, winning four consecutive games to seize control. From that point onward, Sakkari’s performance grew increasingly commanding, setting the tone for the rest of the match.
Sakkari Scores Needed Win at Singapore’s WTA 500 Event
The second set saw Sakkari dominate entirely, capitalizing on several errors from Fruhvirtová, who struggled with her serve and committed multiple double faults. Sakkari went on an eight-game winning streak, pulling ahead decisively to a 5-1 lead before closing out the match in just over an hour.
This efficient victory marked a positive sign for Sakkari, who has faced inconsistency throughout the 2025 and 2026 seasons. Having experienced early exits despite flashes of strong form, Tuesday’s composed showing could indicate a return to steadier performance.
Looking ahead, Sakkari is set to face Japan’s Nao Hibino in the second round. A win there would send her into the Round of 16 and set up a potential encounter with the tournament favorite, Alexandra Eala.