Saturday, July 18, brings us to the very climax of the WTA Athens Open. The focus is entirely on Center Court, where two fantastic singles semi-final clashes await, deciding who will advance to the title match.
Night Spectacle: Sakkari vs. Korneeva
In the prime-time night slot, not before 19:30, the Greek crowd favorite and fourth seed, Maria Sakkari, takes the court. After convincing performances and serving dominance in previous rounds, Sakkari will try to delight the home fans by reaching the final. Her opponent will be Alina Korneeva, who, after great matches on the Grandstand court, proved she can handle the pressure and will pose a serious challenge for the Greek star.
Clash of the Seeds: Tauson vs. Krejcikova
Immediately following the first semi-final (followed by), a true tennis classic awaits us. The tournament’s top seed, Danish player Clara Tauson, will cross rackets with the experienced third seed, Barbora Krejcikova. Both players showed exceptional mental strength and quality in the quarter-finals. Tauson was flawless on her serve, while Krejcikova was brilliant on the return, making this match a true tactical derby.
Semi-Final Schedule (Singles)
| Court | Time | Match |
| Center Court | Not before 19:30 | Maria Sakkari (4) – Alina Korneeva |
| Center Court | Followed by | Clara Tauson (1) – Barbora Krejcikova (3) |
Any potential schedule changes, live scores, and the current look of the main draw can be followed on our central Hub for the WTA Athens Open 2026.
