Sakkari against Shelby Rogers in Indian Wells 1st round
The leading Greek tennis player will play directly in the 1st round, against her ... evil demon, Shelby Rogers, who eliminated Katie Volinetz in the qualifiers. The 30-year-old American defeated her compatriot with a 2-1 set (6-4, 4-6, 6-1) in 2 hours and 22 minutes and got the ticket for the next phase where she will face Sakkari.
Rogers is ranked No. 41 in the world and has faced the Greek tennis player 3 times in the past, defeating her all 3 times!