Maria Sakkari sees off Paula Badosa to set up Indian Wells final showdown with Iga Swiatek
Maria Sakkari knocked out reigning champion Paula Badosa in Friday's Indian Wells semifinals and will take on Iga Swiatek in the title decider after the world number four fought back from a break down in each set to overpower Simona Halep. Sakkari, who had won only two of her last 14 semifinals, broke down in tears after reaching the biggest title match of her career following a 6-2, 4-6, 6-1 win over Spain's Badosa in the California desert. "I work my entire life to get to this, to the late stages of the tournaments. It means a lot to me," said Sakkari, who is ranked sixth in the world.
