# Elina Svitolina def. Maria Sakkari

Source: https://tennis-db.com/wta/matches/balldontlie_wta:17811633/elina-svitolina-vs-maria-sakkari
Tour: WTA

Elina Svitolina defeated Maria Sakkari 6-4 7-5 in the 2026 China Open third round on hard courts on October 5, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 6-4 7-5
- Tournament: China Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Round of 32
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-10-05

## Player comparison
| Field | Elina Svitolina | Maria Sakkari |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | UKR | GRE |
| Birth date | 1994-09-12 | 1995-07-25 |
| Age | 32 | 31 |
| Height | 174 cm | 172 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 7 | 33 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 4809 | 1462 |
| Elo (entering) | 2072 | 1821 |
| Current career W-L | 453-234 | 269-213 |
| Current career earnings | $30,887,396 | $15,211,834 |

Pre-match H2H: Elina Svitolina 3-2 Maria Sakkari.

## Stats
| Stat | Elina Svitolina | Maria Sakkari |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 7 | 0 |
| Double faults | 2 | 2 |
| 1st serve % | 60.3% | 61.3% |
| 1st serve points won % | 77.3% | 65.8% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 58.6% | 58.3% |
| BP saved % | 100.0% | 50.0% |
| BP converted % | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Service points won % | 69.9% | 62.9% |
| Return points won % | 37.1% | 30.1% |
| Total points won % | 54.8% | 45.2% |
| Match Serve+ | +12.9 | +6.0 |
| Match Return+ | -6.0 | -12.9 |

Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the WTA 2026 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.

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