Sakkari broke in the second game, converting his fourth break point to hold at love for 4-1. He broke again on his third set point to make it 6-2 after 36 minutes.
In the second set, Sakkari took a 4-2 lead with a break, but Sasnovich broke back for 3-4 on his third break point. The Greek broke back at 5-3 straight and served the game to love, converting his first game point. His service was consistent throughout.
Saqqari held eight of his nine service games and saved two of the three break points he faced. He won 65% of his second serve points to 37% for Sasnovich, who held Sakkari to three double faults for a tie.
Sakkari opened her week with a 6-1, 6-4 first-round win over Carol Young Soo Lee of the United States. She then came from a set down to beat Australia’s Maya Jont 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 in 2 hours 14 minutes. Ruzic or Eala now stand between him and a first final of the season.
Sasnovich, ranked 101st, won two qualifiers to advance to the main draw. Then she won the first round with a score of 6-3, 6-2 against the representative of the USA, Katie Volinets. In the second round, she needed 3 hours and 5 minutes to beat Australia’s Talia Gibson 6-1, 5-7, 7-6 (7).
Hong Kong Open 2026 Tennis Quarter Final Results
Alexandra Shubladze (Q) d. Sorana Kirstea (1) 6-2, 6-3
Claire Liu d. Zeynep Sonmez: 6-1, 6-4
Maria Sakkari (4) d. Aliaksandra Sasnovich (Q) 6-2, 6-3
Antonia Ruzic vs Alexandra Ela (2)
In bold. today’s results.