Who is Maria Sakkari?
Maria Sakkari, who was born on July 25th, 1995, is currently playing tennis professionally in Greece. On March 21, 2022, she became the highest-ranked Greek player in history, alongside Stefanos Tsitsipas, and was ranked as high as world No. 3 by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA). Her career-best doubles ranking is world No. 169, achieved on 9 September 2019.
Sakkari was the defending champion at the 2019 Morocco Open on the WTA Tour, but lost to Johanna Konta in the final. At the 2017 Wuhan Open, she finished in the semifinals, defeating Caroline Wozniacki to reach her first top-10 win. Petra Kvitová was among the players she defeated in the 2019 Premier 5 semifinal at the Italian Open. In 2020, Sakkari was able to advance to the fourth round at both the Australian Open and US Open. In 2021, she made it to the semifinals of both the French Open and the US Open, becoming the first Greek woman to reach a Grand Slam semifinal.
Sakkari’s aggressive style of play is centered around her strong serve and powerful groundstrokes, making her renowned. With 144 aces served in 31 matches, she was the sixth WTA player to serve the sixth most in 2020.
| Real Name/Full Name | Maria Sakkari |
| Date Of Birth | 25th July 1995 |
| Age | 30 years old |
| Birthplace | Athens, Greece |
| Nationality | Greek |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Father Name | Kostas Sakkaris |
| Mother Name | Angeliki Kanellopoulou |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Height | 5 feet 8 inch |
| Weight | 62 kg |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Spouse Name | N/A |
| Children Name | N/A |
| Siblings Name | Amanda Sakkari, and Giannis Sakkaris |
| Profession | Sportswomen, and Former Tennis Player |
| Net Worth | $15 Million |
Early Life & Education
Athens, Greece was the place of birth of Maria Sakkari on July 25, 1995. Angeliki Kanellopoulou is her mother, who played tennis professionally and reached a career-high WTA ranking of No. 43, and Konstantinos Sakkaris, who has been a supportive figure throughout her tennis career.
Maria’s siblings include Yannis, her brother, and Amanda, her sister. Athens College, which is one of Greece’s prestigious educational institutions, is where she finished her education before focusing on her professional tennis career.
Career
Maria Sakkari, who is a professional tennis player from Greece, was taught the sport by her parents when she was 6. She moved to Barcelona at the age of 18 to pursue a rigorous training program. In 2015, Sakkari made the decision to become a professional and continued to climb the WTA rankings. In 2018, she made her breakthrough by reaching her first WTA final at the Silicon Valley Classic. By reaching a Grand Slam semifinal at the French Open in 2021, she became the first Greek woman ever to do so. For the first time in her career, she reached the top ten for the first time.
In 2022, Sakkari achieved her highest career ranking of No. 3 after excelling at major tournaments like Indian Wells and Guadalajara. She won her first WTA title in 2019 at the Morocco Open, and then won her first WTA 1000 title at the 2023 Guadalajara Open, which was a significant achievement in her career. Sakkari’s aggressive, all-court style has made her one of the most prominent players in women’s tennis, serving as a force to reckon with.
The Greece team reached the semifinals during her participation in the United Cup in 2023. The impact of injuries on her career was evident when she had to end her 2024 season early due to a shoulder injury, which caused her ranking to fall to No. 31. Sakkari devotes a substantial amount of time to charitable work outside of the courtroom. She became the initial representative for DESMOS, an organization that aids vulnerable social groups in Greece.
Sakkari’s performance in the Qatar Open in February was notable, as she defeated Zeynep Sönmez, sixth seed Jasmine Paolini, qualifier Varvara Gracheva, and Top seed Iga wi tek to make it to the semifinals. Karolna Muchová, the 14th seed, won in three sets in the last four and she lost in the finals.
Personal Life
Maria Sakkari has been dating Konstantinos Mitsotakis, whom is his father and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Their relationship began in 2020 and was kept relatively private by the couple, with only a few public moments shared. At this time, they are not married.
Net Worth
In mid-2026, Sakkari has a net worth of $15 million, resulting from over $12.3 million in career prize money and high-value brand deals. Adidas (apparel), Wilson (racquets), Rolex (watches), Apivita, Dior, and Green Cola are just some of the top-tier brands that are involved in partnerships.
Her status is evident as she resides in a luxurious Monte Carlo property and travels in a high-end lifestyle. Her primary expenses are coaching, travel, and training facilities, but she is compensated for by her strong tournament earnings and endorsements.
