beatriz haddad maia

Beatriz Haddad Maia, often referred to as “Bia,” is a rising star in the world of tennis
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. Born on May 30, 1996, in São Paulo, Brazil, she has quickly made a name for herself on the international stage
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. Standing at an impressive 1.85 meters (6 feet 1 inch), Haddad Maia plays left-handed with a two-handed backhand
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. Her journey to the top has been nothing short of remarkable.
Haddad Maia turned professional in 2010 and has since won four singles titles and seven doubles titles on the WTA Tour
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. She reached a career-high singles ranking of No. 10 in June 2023, becoming the first Brazilian woman to enter the top 10 in singles since Maria Esther Bueno in 1959
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. In doubles, she has also achieved a career-high ranking of No. 10
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One of her most notable achievements came at the 2023 French Open, where she reached the semifinals
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. This was a significant milestone in her career, showcasing her ability to compete at the highest level of the sport. Haddad Maia has also performed well in other Grand Slam tournaments, reaching the Round of 32 at the Australian Open and the quarterfinals at the US Open
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Off the court, Haddad Maia comes from a tennis family
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. Both her mother, Lais Scaff Haddad, and her grandmother, Arlette Scaff Haddad, were successful tennis players in Brazil
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. She started playing tennis at the age of five and has been coached by Rafael Paciaroni and Maxime Tchoutakian
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In addition to her tennis career, Haddad Maia has a degree in Business Administration from Estácio de Sá University, which she obtained through distance education
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. This shows her dedication to balancing both her professional and personal life.
Haddad Maia’s recent performances have been impressive, including a victory over Erika Andreeva in the Round of 64 at the 2025 Australian Open
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. She has a strong record on hard courts, with a winning percentage of 73.2% on serve and 34.7% on return over the past 12 months
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. Her ability to convert break points has also been a key factor in her success, with a conversion rate of 47.0%
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As of January 2025, Haddad Maia is ranked No. 17 in singles and No. 55 in doubles
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. She continues to be a formidable competitor on the WTA Tour and is a source of inspiration for many aspiring tennis players in Brazil and around the world.
For more information and to watch her matches, you can check out her profile on the WTA official website
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Would you like to know more about her career highlights or any specific matches?
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en.wikipedia.org
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USA Today
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USA Today
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www.wtatennis.com