The Greek beat Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 6-4.
It looked like it was going away in the second set as Sakkari went up 3-0 but the Belarusian countered and turned to 3-4 before Sakkari finished to win three straight games.
- She started to play better and didn't miss as much as in the first set and a half.
I told myself to keep doing what I was doing well and that the chances would present themselves, says Sakkari according to Reuers.
Sakkari had some luck with some net balls in the second set.
The world number two still has the chance
- Sometimes it's nice to have a bit of luck with you.
I usually don't have that luck on the court.
World number two Ons Jabeur took the chance to reach the semi-finals by winning against Jessica Pegula with 1-6,6-3,6-3.
- I had to change the rhythm and raise my game, said Jabeur, who lost the first game against Sabalenka, who did not have much to say in the first set.
If a player wins all matches in the WTA playoffs (three in the group and semi-finals and final), they collect SEK 18.8 million in prize money.