# Yulia Putintseva def. Maria Sakkari

Source: https://tennis-db.com/wta/matches/balldontlie_wta:19015368/yulia-putintseva-vs-maria-sakkari
Tour: WTA

Yulia Putintseva defeated Maria Sakkari 6-4 3-6 6-1 in the 2026 Pan Pacific Open first round on hard courts on October 27, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 6-4 3-6 6-1
- Tournament: Pan Pacific Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Round of 32
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-10-27

## Player comparison
| Field | Yulia Putintseva | Maria Sakkari |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | KAZ | GRE |
| Birth date | 1995-01-07 | 1995-07-25 |
| Age | 31 | 31 |
| Height | 163 cm | 172 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 67 | 30 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 969 | 1682 |
| Elo (entering) | 1796 | 1844 |
| Current career W-L | 269-266 | 272-215 |
| Current career earnings | $10,655,960 | $15,372,199 |

Pre-match H2H: Yulia Putintseva 1-3 Maria Sakkari.

## Stats
| Stat | Yulia Putintseva | Maria Sakkari |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 2 | 0 |
| Double faults | 0 | 5 |
| 1st serve % | 74.4% | 66.0% |
| 1st serve points won % | 59.0% | 51.6% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 52.4% | 40.6% |
| BP saved % | 50.0% | 56.2% |
| BP converted % | 43.8% | 50.0% |
| Service points won % | 57.3% | 47.9% |
| Return points won % | 52.1% | 42.7% |
| Total points won % | 54.5% | 45.5% |
| Match Serve+ | +0.4 | -9.1 |
| Match Return+ | +9.1 | -0.4 |

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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