By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday March 11, 2024
Indian Wells – Former BNP Paribas Open Maria Sakkari has landed on her ft after parting methods with longtime coach Tom Hill.
Now working with David Witt, who lately parted methods with Jessica Pegula, the Greek has reeled off consecutive wins to set a spherical of 16 conflict with France’s Diane Parry.
Sakkari says that working with Witt is enjoyable, because of his straightforward going nature.
“I simply really feel very relaxed with David. He is very laid again,” Sakkari stated after recording a 6-3, 6-4 win to enhance to 4-0 over Garcia. “That is one thing that actually helps me, being a really anxious individual. I feel I have never actually careworn for something the previous couple of days I’ve been with him.”
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Sakkari, who reached the BNP Paribas Open in 2022 and misplaced to Iga Swiatek within the ultimate, says that the American coach is a barrel of guffaws.
“He is so humorous. I feel he is one of many funniest guys I’ve ever met in my life. I am laughing on a regular basis,” she stated. “I simply actually take pleasure in my time with him on and off the courtroom. He is a really good man. You recognize, which is an important factor, however he is additionally an incredible coach.
“He retains it quite simple, and that is what I like, as a result of I do not assume I am a participant that it’s a must to complicate issues – I like the best way it is going. You recognize, I hope he does too.”
