Dalma Galfi vs Maria Sakkari Preview & Prediction | 2026 Miami Open | First Round

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Maria Sakkari faces Dalma Galfi in Miami.

Ranking points: WTA 1000

Start date/time:

Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, USA

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel

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Dalma Galfi vs Maria Sakkari prediction

Dalma Galfi has eight losses from 14 matches in 2026 so far. The Hungarian only entered Indian Wells as a lucky loser and was still on the end of a defeat to Anna Blinkova, who hadn’t won a match up to that point in the season. She is ranked outside of the top 80.

Galfi faces former world number three Maria Sakkari. The Greek defeated Lilli Tagger to make the third-round at Indian Wells. However, Sakkari would lose to Iga Swiatek in a rematch of the 2022 and 2024 finals at the event, with the six-time Grand Slam champion winning in straight sets once again. Nevertheless, there are positives for Sakkari to take, especially after her run to the semi-finals of the Qatar Open last month, which saw her beat Swiatek.

Sakkari is not the player she once was but has shown signs of form this season and starts as the heavy favourite to get past Galfi. 

Dalma Galfi vs Maria Sakkari tip: Maria Sakkari to win 2-0