Sakkari Defeats Osaka, Secures Victory for Greece in United Cup

Maria Sakkari made a strong start to 2026, defeating Naomi Osaka 6-4, 6-2 in Perth at the United Cup.

This victory gave Team Hellas the lead in the Greece - Japan tie. In the next match, Stefanos Tsitsipas faces Shintaro Mochizuki.

The match revealed both players were seeking their rhythm, with several unforced errors and an emphasis on serve accuracy.