Beatriz Haddad Maia in action at the WTA 1000 in Miami Image: Reproduction
Follow the taboo! A Brazilian Bia Haddad lost the match to the British Katie Boulter and ended up eliminated in the third round of the WTA 1000 in Miami. Now, for the fourth time in her career, the São Paulo tennis player fails in her attempt to reach the round of 16 of the tournament. In doubles, fellow countrywoman Luisa Stefani fell in her debut game in the competition.
In a match lasting one hour and 30 minutes, Bia was defeated by a score of 2-0 (6/2 and 6/3). Right from the first game, the Brazilian suffered a break and fell behind the marker. Without being able to impose her pace, she saw her British rival walk in the partial, getting another break and close the dispute in your favor. Afterwards, Boulter repeated the script for the next set and noted a break in the first minutes. Afterwards, the confrontation remained even and, in the ninth gameKatie returned the São Paulo native’s service well and sealed her victory.
With the elimination in the singles bracket, Bia Haddad will only have the doubles tournament to compete. Alongside the American Taylor Townsend, they will debut in the first round this Sunday, at 3:45 pm, Brasília-DF time. The opponents this time will be Alycia Parks and Asia Muhammad, both tennis players from the United States.