So it’s better for me, even though I have a big hand, to grip the racquet. I personally play with a number two grip and an overgrip. The grip also changes depending if you want it smaller or bigger. Maria Sakkari: I do change the weight, a little bit, and balance of the racquet because everyone’s different in terms of their feel and how they want to play. TN: Do you do any customization in terms of the weight, balance, grip, etc.? Or is the UItra you use similar or the same to the one people can buy? It’s been the perfect racquet for my game. And obviously, since then, I’ve played with it and I haven’t even thought about changing. So without even hitting many balls, I felt this racquet really fits my game. I just grabbed the racquet a few years back and felt this is the racquet I want to use. Obviously, the power, the stability, the flexibility-those are things that are all important in my racquet. It’s just something that I never want to change. I’ve had my greatest results with the Ultra racquet. Maria Sakkari: I’ve been playing with the racquet, as you mention, many years now. Generally, what qualities are important to you in a racquet? Specifically, what is about this Wilson Ultra that suits your game and helps you play your best tennis? Tennis Now: Maria, you’ve been very successful playing with the Wilson Ultra v4. In this Q&A, the 27-year-old Athens native discusses her Ultra v4 racquet, her view on the Wilson US Open ball that has generated strong opinion among some women, the state of her game, training with Serena Williams and her three essential exercises that help her produce her best tennis. The new Wilson Ultra v4 will be available at the Wilson pop-up store at the US Open starting today and will be available at Wilson retailers globally next month. Sakkari plays with the Wilson Ultra v4 racquet. Sakkari, a Wilson’s Advisory Staff member, is part of the team of pro players who provide feedback and input on Wilson Racquet Sports products. We caught up with the Wilson ambassador Sakkari at the Wilson pop-up store on the grounds of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. While Sakkari’s North American summer hard-court season results may not seem ideal preparation, remember that a year ago Sakkari lost to Angelique Kerber in her Cincinnati opener then went on to post the best US Open result of her career. I believe that I am one of the best players in the world and one of the favorites for the tournament.” I’m number three in the world for a reason. “Going into the tournament, I always feel like-and I always believe-that I can win it,” Indian Wells finalist Sakkari told Tennis Now. Sakkari practiced with Serena Williams in Cincinnati last week and has been hitting on the US Open courts this week. Still, recent losses haven't diminished the Greek's passion for play. Sakkari lost her Cincinnati opener last week to qualifier Caroline Garcia, who went on to capture her 10th career title in the Queen City. 3 with high hopes despite posting a 1-3 record during the US Open Series swing. Times have changed and Sakkari arrives in New York as world No. In her quarterfinal win over Pliskova a superb Sakkari won 22 consecutive service points on the fast Flushing Meadows court. 3 Sakkari returns to New York City aiming for a deep US Open run a year after she contested Grand Slam semifinals in Paris and Flushing Meadows at her two favorite tournaments.Ī year ago, a 17th-seeded Sakkari surged past Grand Slam doubles champion Katerina Siniakova and three Top 11-ranked players-two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, 2019 US Open champion Bianca Andreescu and US Open and Wimbledon finalist Karolina Pliskova-to reach her first US Open semifinal where she bowed to eventual-champion Emma Raducanu. Major multi-tasker Maria Sakkarirevs her competitive engine running in place between points.Įven when the ball isn’t in play, an energized Sakkari looks like a woman going places. I’m number three in the world for a reason," Maria Sakkari said. "Going into the tournament, I always feel like-and I always believe-that I can win it.
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