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Beatriz Haddad Maia Wins WTA Elite Trophy and Doubles Title in Zhuhai

In longest tour-level straight-sets match of the season, Maia secures her first title above WTA 250 level, shifts world rank to 11, and also triumphs in doubles final partnering with Russia's Veronika Kudermetova.

Overview

  • Beatriz Haddad Maia claimed her first title above WTA 250 level beating China's Zheng Qinwen in a gruelling match that lasted two hours and 51 minutes, which is regarded as the longest tour-level straight-sets match of the season.
  • This is Haddad Maia's third WTA Tour career singles victory which helped her to move up to the 11th world ranking - a significant milestone in her career.
  • Not only did she triumph in singles but also secured the doubles title at WTA Elite Trophy, partnering with Russia's Veronika Kudermetova. They defeated the second-seeded pair, Miyu Kato of Japan and Indonesia's Aldila Sutjiadi.
  • The victory in Zhuhai marked Haddad Maia's strong return to form as she was struggling with a win in previous tournaments as part of the tour's Asia swing.
  • The WTA Elite Trophy features the players ranked between 9 and 19. As a result of her victory, Haddad Maia is expected to dramatically climb in the world rankings.