Maria Sakkari showcased her strong form by winning her second match at the Qatar Open, guaranteeing her place in the Round of 16. In a dominant display, she defeated the Italian Jasmine Paolini, the eighth-ranked player in the world, with a convincing score of 6-4, 6-2 in just 84 minutes. Sakkari's tactical play and solid serve were key factors in her success, which now sets her up for a challenging third-round match against the winner of the contest between Linda Noskova and Barbara Gracheva.

The match highlighted Sakkari's impressive service performance, recording a first serve percentage of 63% and winning 75% of those points, showcasing her ability to control the pace of the game. Furthermore, her composure under pressure was evident as she successfully erased 4 out of 5 break points faced from Paolini, while capitalizing on 4 out of 6 break opportunities herself. This effective strategy allowed her to dominate the match and ultimately secure her progression in the tournament.

As she moves forward in the Qatar Open, Sakkari will aim to maintain her momentum and build on this success. Her next opponent remains uncertain, as she awaits the outcome of the match between Noskova and Gracheva. Regardless of who she faces, Sakkari's current form suggests that she is a strong contender to advance further in the competition, and her fans will be eager to see how she performs in the following rounds.