Maria Sakkari vs Lilli Tagger predictions, Mar 07, 2026

Mar 06, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

WTA Indian Wells, on Saturday,

Maria Sakkari

Lilli Tagger

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**Match Preview: Maria Sakkari vs. Lilli Tagger (WTA Indian Wells)**
**Date: March 7, 2026**
**Venue: Indian Wells**

In an intriguing first-round clash at Indian Wells, Maria Sakkari faces Lilli Tagger on March 7, 2026. Sakkari, the home favorite, has shown resilience recently, securing victories in 3 of her last 5 matches. Known for her aggressive baseline play and powerful serves, Sakkari will aim to use her home-court advantage to capitalize on her opponent’s weaknesses.

On the other hand, Lilli Tagger enters this matchup with a strong recent record, winning 4 out of her last 5 contests. Tagger’s tactical versatility and ability to reset points will be critical in challenging Sakkari’s rhythm. If she can maintain her composure and exploit Sakkari’s potential vulnerability in long rallies, she might pull off an upset.

The bookmakers have set the odds at 1.33 for Sakkari and 3.25 for Tagger, reflecting the perceived disparity in experience and form. Our model indicates a 70.6% probability of a home win for Sakkari, while Tagger’s chances sit at 29.4%. While Sakkari is favored, the unpredictable nature of tennis always leaves room for surprises on the court.

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Sakkari
71.5%		 Tagger
28.5%

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Latest Results

16.02.26 Iva Jovic – Maria Sakkari – Canceled
13.02.26 Maria Sakkari – Karolina Muchova – 1:2
12.02.26 Iga Swiatek – Maria Sakkari – 1:2
11.02.26 Varvara Gracheva – Maria Sakkari – 0:2
10.02.26 Maria Sakkari – Jasmine Paolini – 2:0		 05.03.26 Varvara Gracheva – Lilli Tagger – 0:2
08.02.26 Mananchaya Sawangkaew – Lilli Tagger – 2:0
07.02.26 Fangran Tian – Lilli Tagger – 0:2
06.02.26 Lilli Tagger – Darja Semenistaja – 2:1
05.02.26 Lilli Tagger – Eri Shimizu – 2:0

Facts

  • Sakkari is ranked WTA: 52. Tagger is ranked WTA: 119.
  • Sakkari has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Tagger is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Sakkari may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, Sakkari is a strong favorite.
  • The players have not played against each other recently.

    • Standings

    Draw

    Singles – Main

    1/64-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Bye
    2 Sakatsume H. (Q) Parks A. (WC) 2 : 0
    3 Cristian J. Tjen J. 2 : 1
    4 Bye Joint M. (29)
    5 Jovic I. (18) Bye
    6 Stephens S. (WC) Osorio C. 0 : 2
    7 Jimenez Kasintseva V. (Q) McNally C. 2 : 1
    8 Bye Osaka N. (16)
    9 Mboko V. (10) Bye
    10 Birrell K. Selekhmeteva O. 2 : 0
    11 Sonmez Z. Kessler M. 2 : 0
    12 Bye Kalinskaya A. (23)
    13 Raducanu E. (25) Bye
    14 Seidel E. Zakharova A. (Q) 0 : 2
    15 Galfi D. (LL) Blinkova A. 0 : 2
    16 Bye Anisimova A. (6)
    17 Gauff C. (4) Bye
    18 Andreescu B. (WC) Rakhimova K. (Q) 1 : 2
    19 Yastremska D. Zhang S. 2 : 0
    20 Bye Eala A. (31)
    21 Shnaider D. (21) Bye
    22 Cirstea S. Maria T. 2 : 1
    23 Bouzas Maneiro J. Haddad Maia B. 2 : 1
    24 Bye Noskova L. (14)
    25 Alexandrova E. (11) Bye
    26 Gibson T. (Q) Li A. 2 : 0
    27 Putintseva Y. Badosa P. 2 : 0
    28 Bye Tauson C. (17)
    29 Wang Xin. (30) Bye
    30 Tomljanovic A. Ruse G. 2 : 0
    31 Potapova A. Stakusic M. (Q) 2 : 1
    32 Bye Paolini J. (7)
    33 Pegula J. (5) Bye
    34 Vekic D. (WC) Valentova T. 2 : 0
    35 Volynets K. (WC) Sramkova R. (RET.) 1 : 0
    36 Bye Ostapenko J. (26)
    37 Mertens E. (22) Bye
    38 Bucsa C. Vidmanova D. (Q) 2 : 0
    39 Hunter S. (Q) Frech M. 2 : 1
    40 Bye Bencic B. (12)
    41 Keys M. (15) Bye
    42 Parry D. (Q) Williams V. (WC) 2 : 1
    43 Tararudee L. (Q) Kartal S. 0 : 2
    44 Bye Navarro E. (20)
    45 Kostyuk M. (28) Bye
    46 Bouzkova M. Townsend T. (Q) 0 : 2
    47 Arango E. Baptiste H. 1 : 2
    48 Bye Rybakina E. (3)
    49 Andreeva M. (8) Bye
    50 Stearns P. Sierra S. 0 : 2
    51 Siniakova K. Kenin S. 2 : 1
    52 Bye Fernandez L. (27)
    53 Samsonova L. (19) Bye
    54 Linette M. Krueger A. 0 : 2
    55 Siegemund L. Marcinko P. 2 : 1
    56 Bye Svitolina E. (9)
    57 Muchova K. (13) Bye
    58 Jacquemot E. Bondar A. 0 : 2
    59 Ruzic A. Brady J. (WC) 2 : 1
    60 Bye Zheng Q. (24)
    61 Sakkari M. (32) Bye
    62 Gracheva V. Tagger L. (WC) 0 : 2
    63 Jones F. Day K. (Q) 0 : 2
    64 Bye Swiatek I. (2)

    1/32-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Sakatsume H.
    2 Cristian J. Joint M. (29)
    3 Jovic I. (18) Osorio C.
    4 Jimenez Kasintseva V. Osaka N. (16)
    5 Mboko V. (10) Birrell K.
    6 Sonmez Z. Kalinskaya A. (23)
    7 Raducanu E. (25) Zakharova A.
    8 Blinkova A. Anisimova A. (6)
    9 Gauff C. (4) Rakhimova K.
    10 Yastremska D. Eala A. (31)
    11 Shnaider D. (21) Cirstea S.
    12 Bouzas Maneiro J. Noskova L. (14)
    13 Alexandrova E. (11) Gibson T.
    14 Putintseva Y. Tauson C. (17)
    15 Wang Xin. (30) Tomljanovic A.
    16 Potapova A. Paolini J. (7)
    17 Pegula J. (5) Vekic D.
    18 Volynets K. Ostapenko J. (26)
    19 Mertens E. (22) Bucsa C.
    20 Hunter S. Bencic B. (12)
    21 Keys M. (15) Parry D.
    22 Kartal S. Navarro E. (20)
    23 Kostyuk M. (28) Townsend T.
    24 Baptiste H. Rybakina E. (3)
    25 Andreeva M. (8) Sierra S.
    26 Siniakova K. Fernandez L. (27)
    27 Samsonova L. (19) Krueger A.
    28 Siegemund L. Svitolina E. (9)
    29 Muchova K. (13) Bondar A.
    30 Ruzic A. Zheng Q. (24)
    31 Sakkari M. (32) Tagger L.
    32 Day K. Swiatek I. (2)

    1/16-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8
    5 TBD #9 TBD #10
    6 TBD #11 TBD #12
    7 TBD #13 TBD #14
    8 TBD #15 TBD #16
    9 TBD #17 TBD #18
    10 TBD #19 TBD #20
    11 TBD #21 TBD #22
    12 TBD #23 TBD #24
    13 TBD #25 TBD #26
    14 TBD #27 TBD #28
    15 TBD #29 TBD #30
    16 TBD #31 TBD #32

    1/8-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8
    5 TBD #9 TBD #10
    6 TBD #11 TBD #12
    7 TBD #13 TBD #14
    8 TBD #15 TBD #16

    Quarter-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8

    Semi-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4

    Final

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2

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