Maria Sakkari Retires from US Open First Round Due to Shoulder Injury, Wang Advances

Maria Sakkari Retires Due to Shoulder Injury

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Yafan Wang Advances to Second Round

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Sakkari Loses First Set Before Withdrawing

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Withdrawals from Canada and Cincinnati Tournaments

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Sakkari's Ongoing Grand Slam Struggles

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Last Grand Slam Success at 2022 Australian Open

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Recent Defeats at Wimbledon and Roland Garros

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New Coach, Same Challenges for Sakkari

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Decision to Compete Despite Injury

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Focus on Recovery and Upcoming Guadalajara Title Defense

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