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.
- 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.
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