WTA Roundup: Maria Sakkari Tops Emma Navarro in Washington

Seeds fail to flourish as Sakkari moves into quarters

It has been a tough day for some of the world's leading tennis players, with two of the top 10 women's seeds failing to sprout at the Washington Open.

Maria Sakkari Stuns Emma Navarro, Venus Williams Advances, & More from DC

The Citi Open has already delivered fireworks with big wins by Maria Sakkari and Venus Williams this week in DC.

WTA roundup: Maria Sakkari tops Emma Navarro in Washington

Greece's Maria Sakkari upset second-seeded Emma Navarro 7-5, 7-6 (1) in the second round of the Mubadala Citi DC Open on Wednesday in Washington.

Maria Sakkari advances to Washington Open quarter-finals

Former finalist Maria Sakkari has secured a place in the quarter-finals of the Washington Open, defeating second seed Emma Navarro 7-5, 7-6 (7-1) in their round-of-16 match on Wednesday, July 23. Glowing tonight @mariasakkari storms into the quarterfinals in DC!#MubadalaCitiDCOpen pic.twitter.com/1Oz090M9so— Mubadala Citi DC Open (@mubadalacitidc) July 24, 2025 The Greek player, runner-up to Coco Gauff at last year’s tournament, delivered a stro…