The powerful Greek mixed duo of Maria Sakkari and Stefanos Tsitsipas marked Greece’s victory over Croatia in the final of the tournament in Perth and the national team’s entry into the final four of the Unified Cup, which started on Friday.

On Epiphany Day, the clash between Greece and Italy for the semi-finals of the national teams competition will begin, with interest now shifting from Perth to Sydney.

Sakkari, who will play against Martina Trevisan, starts at 11:00 Epiphany, followed by a match between Michalis Pervolarakis or Stefanos Sakellaridis against Lorenzo Muzzetti.

On Saturday, Papamichael-Bronzetti, Tsitsipas-Berettini and mixed doubles will compete, with three victories to qualify for the tournament final.

🇬🇷 Greece formed the squad for the United Cup semi-finals

Maria Sakkari and Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Martić/Goyo 7-6 6-4 in the mixed doubles final

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The qualification of the Greek national team in Perth was decided in the duel between Tsitsipas and Sakkaris with Petra Martic and Borna Goyo. The Greek duo took the first set 7-6 in a tiebreak and won the second set 6-4 in the last game. In the 2-0 final set, Greece paid and eliminated Croatia with a 3-2 win overall.

“Great Chemistry”

With their statements after the end of the match, the Greek athletes looked satisfied., at the same time, they emphasized that they were proud of the course of our representative group, and Tsitsipas said: “I am happy that we succeeded. I’m proud of the team. We are fighters, that’s what defines us. This first big step that we have taken here in Perth will be unforgettable. I’m glad we started in Perth with the Hopman Cup a few years ago. Let me say that we can go to Sydney, but our heart remains here in Perth,” said Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Maria Sakkari, in turn, said: “I am so happy and proud of this team that I cannot put it into words. When we came to Perth for the first tournament of the year, we didn’t know what condition we were in, but I think we saw that we were in very good shape.”

He added that “our first mixed double was on this court. We know each other very well and we have great chemistry on the court and I think that’s the key to success. Of course, the more we develop as players, the better we play in mixed doubles,” he emphasized, speaking about “chemistry” with Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Source: sport-fm.gr