Maria Sakkari won the title of top athlete of the year for the second consecutive year, at the awards organized by the Panhellenic Sports Press Association, effectively redeeming the exceptional presence she had in 2021 on the courts.
On the sidelines of her award, the Greek champion made statements to the press and through them spoke about the goals she sets for the new season as well as the me too movement that has grown in our country and the thoughts she has.
Detailed statements:
About the award: “The price is huge. I think ending the year this way is a huge thing. For me the season closes, but it starts again in three days, as I travel to Australia. This is, however, the specific sport ".
About where he draws strength from: “The fact that I come from this beautiful country, our Greece, gives me a huge motivation. I see it in how our fellow athletes treat us abroad ".
On the goals of the new season: "I have repeatedly said that I never set a specific goal. I think at the moment I am one of the top / best tennis players in the world. I just want to see myself evolve and see a better version of me over time. "
For what motivates her: “The moments I live when I win a match are incredible. I would not exchange them for anything. "They give me a boost."
About me too and her thoughts: “It's something sad, nobody saw it coming. Fortunately I have not found myself in this position, but I can understand how they feel. I have said many times that I walk on the street and look behind me because I am afraid, because I am a girl and we live in such a society. Not only in Greece, but also abroad. "But the strength and courage of these women was incredible."