SUMMARY
- Over the years, many athletes have sported muscular frames in tennis.
- Greek player Maria Sakkari has the most ripped physique.
Maria Sakkari is one of the most competitive players on the tour right now. The Greek player has left a mark on the tennis courts with her dominant skills. Sakkari has come a long way since she made her debut in 2015. While she has awed fans with a racket, she has also impressed with her physical transformation over the years.
Tennis is one of the most grueling sports in the world, and it takes a heavy toll on the body. Professional players work hard to stay on top of their health and their game. This has resulted in several players, like Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal, embracing a muscular physique. Sakkari’s transformation is truly spectacular, though.
Maria went from being a player with a lean build to being absolutely ripped. One of the advantages of having such a frame is the power that comes with it. Sakkari is a powerful player, and her serve speed averages around 168 km/h (105 mph).
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The Greek tennis star has set fitness goals for fans and other players alike. She often shares her workout routines on social media. When Maria was in quarantine in Melbourne in 2021, she started a series called “Sparring with a Spartan.” The series became quite popular with the fans.
Maria Sakkari has proved that with dedication, it is possible to achieve anything. The Greek star did it with her racket, breaking into the top 10 of the WTA rankings. She is also doing it with her physical transformation.
How Maria Sakkari transformed herself
While Maria has one of, if not the most, muscular physiques in tennis, the transformation was not easy. It has taken a lot of time, effort, and dedication on Maria’s part.
Sakkari has really well-defined and muscular arms. Whenever the opportunity arose, Maria spoke about just how much she enjoys workouts. The fact that it also gives her an advantage on the court is a bonus.
“I think it’s my working spirit, and it’s actually one thing I like. I like to spend time in the gym, just to feel like I’m actually working really hard. That gives me a lot of confidence. I know I’ve worked out a lot so I can spend a lot of time on court. When the match goes into three sets, or over three hours, I know that I have an advantage over some other players,” she said (via GiveMeSport).
At present, Maria Sakkari is ranked 8th in the WTA rankings. She achieved her highest rank of world number three in 2022. Sakkari will hope to perform as consistently as she has.