The top Greek tennis player Maria Sakkari achieved another great distinction, off the courts this time, as she became the new ambassador of Rolex, the landmark company of luxury and major sponsor of the top elite sports events worldwide.
Alina Loi
Rolex welcomed the Greek Maria Sakkari to its elite family of Ambassadors.
Sakkari already has a remarkable career and is the first Greek woman to enter the top 10 in the world, in 2021.
On March 21, 2022, Sakkari reached the highest position in her career, at No. 3, before securing her first WTA 1000 title in Guadalajara in 2023. Having been included among a select group of top tennis players and legends worldwide, Sakkari becomes the second Rolex Ambassador from our country, following in the footsteps of Stefanos Tsitsipas, who joined the Rolex family in 2019.
On her latest "conquest", Sakkari said: "It is a great honour to become a Rolex Ambassador, along with so many incredibly talented and legendary players. Tennis is booming in Greece, so it's very special to know that Rolex supports the development of both women's and men's sports in my country. I'm excited to embark on this journey together and to see the Rolex crown in the tournaments I'm competing in will be a great reminder that I'm part of this amazing family."
Rolex Ambassadors are renowned representatives who embody the heritage, quality and prestige of the Rolex brand. These individuals excel in their fields, from sports and exploration to arts and science, embodying the values of excellence, precision and innovation that Rolex stands for.
Rolex and tennis have a rich tradition of excellence dating back nearly half a century, when the Swiss watchmaker first partnered with The Championships, Wimbledon, in 1978. Since then, Rolex has supported the most prestigious tournaments, particularly all four Grand Slam® tournaments – the Australian Open, Roland Garros, The Championships, Wimbledon and the US Open. Rolex's commitment to global tournaments extends to the ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 events, the Laver Cup and the Davis Cup Finals, as well as the Nitto ATP Finals and WTA Finals.
