Krejcikova claims Athens Open 2026 title, denies Sakkari home glory

ATHENS, Greece — Barbora Krejcikova defeated home favourite Maria Sakkari to win the Vanda Pharmaceuticals Athens Open on Sunday, according to a WTA Tennis match report published late on 19 July. The Czech former Wimbledon champion claimed her ninth career WTA singles title, ending Sakkari's bid to lift the trophy in front of a Greek crowd.

WTA Tennis reported that Krejcikova "rallies from break down in both sets to claim Athens title over Sakkari," indicating a straight-sets victory, though the exact game-by-game score was not confirmed through accessible official records at press time. Neos Kosmos and Greek City Times separately confirmed Krejcikova "downs Sakkari to lift Athens title."

The result extends Krejcikova's run of form on clay after her run to the 's-Hertogenbosch final last month, while Sakkari, 30, fell short of a first title in more than two years in the city where her mother also reached a final four decades ago.

The final pitted world No. 32 Krejcikova against No. 37 Sakkari, who had spoken before the match of her mother's own Athens final appearance in 1986. Greek City Times reported Sakkari "storms into Athens Open final, reaches first title match in over two years" before Krejcikova overturned the home advantage.