Krejcikova Triumphs in WTA Elite Opener; Keys Upset by Haddad Maia

Krejcikova recovers from early setback to beat Linette in the WTA Elite Trophy opener, while Haddad Maia claims victory over Keys for an early lead in the Camellia group.

Top-seeded Barbora Krejcikova triumphs over Magda Linette 6-2, 6-4 at the WTA Elite Trophy opener, recovering from a 3-0 setback in the second set.
Krejcikova, who ranks tenth and has two titles this season from Dubai and San Diego, will face sixth-seeded Daria Kasatkina next.
Beatriz Haddad Maia, in an upset victory, defeats second-seeded Madison Keys 6-4, 6-4, to take an early lead in the Camellia group, which also includes 20th-ranked Caroline Garcia.
This victory represents Haddad Maia's second win in four tournaments on the WTA Asia tour.
As a result of this loss, Madison Keys' upcoming match with Caroline Garcia is a crucial win to keep her semifinal hopes alive.