'Big step for her' - Mats Wilander and Tim Henman rave about Maria Sakkari after French Open victory

Mats Wilander and Tim Henman praised Maria Sakkari, who defeated Frenchwoman Clara Buel in straight sets in the first round of the French Open. Both Eurosport experts were in agreement at how well the Greek had played, and they displayed their excitement to see how the fourth seed will grow and develop as the tournament progresses. Ad/> "[Sakkari] looked really good," Wilander told Eurosport.

Roland-Garros'He's refusing to go!' — Astonishing scenes as fan refuses to be thrown out during matchAN HOUR AGO «I think it was an important match to get for her because Burel was keeping the ball in play and she was making Sakkari have to win the points and I think that’s good for your confidence. »She’s had a great clay-court season of course, but I think this was a huge match. Like she’s been saying in interviews, to play on Philippe Chatrier in the first round and to play against an opponent that has a good feel, this is a big confidence step for her.” Henman, meanwhile, focussed on the conditions playing into Sakkari's hands, particularly when considering her play style.

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