Petra Martic vs Maria Sakkari — Linz Semi-final
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Martic P.
Petra Martic defeated Maria Sakkari 3-6 6-3 6-4 in the Linz semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Maria Sakkari came in ranked #37, leading the head-to-head 1–0. Petra Martic claimed a first win over Maria Sakkari in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Petra Martic dropped the opening set before beating Maria Sakkari 3–6 6–3 6–4.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-02 | United Cup | RR | hard | Maria Sakkari | 6-3 6-3 |
Serve vs return
This seasonEach player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Serve & return on hard
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (111 vs 164). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Umpiry Score
Pre-matchThe Umpiry Score combines match-context factors — matchup, form, fatigue, travel and motivation — into a single 0–10 score, updated daily. Read how it works.
Freshness
Recent loadSakkari M.: 9 days rest · 3 matches (14d). Higher means fresher. About