Beatriz Haddad Maia Surges to Victory at Queen's Club
Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil overcame a set deficit to beat former Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, advancing to the second round of the new WTA 500 event at Queen's Club. This event marks the first top-tier women's tournament at the London venue in 52 years.
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Brazilian tennis talent Beatriz Haddad Maia staged an impressive comeback to defeat former Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova in the WTA 500 event's second round at London's Queen's Club.
This tournament represents the first premier women's event at the prestigious grass court in over half a century and saw Kvitova, a double Wimbledon winner, open on Andy Murray-court.
Despite Kvitova's commanding start and early lead, Haddad Maia's resilience shone through as she claimed victory, setting a decisive match with Emma Navarro. German qualifier Tatjana Maria also progressed after dismantling Leylah Fernandez.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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