Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia delivered a Day 1 stunner at the historic Queen's Club WTA 500 event, rallying from a set down to defeat two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova 2-6, 6-4, 6-4. The match marked the return of top-tier women's tennis to the London venue after 52 years—and the drama did not disappoint! 🌱
Kvitova, playing on the Andy Murray Court named after the British tennis icon, rolled back the years early with a dominant first set. But world No. 22 Haddad Maia flipped the script, breaking the Czech star's serve in a tense decider to seal victory. 'It’s a privilege to be here,' said the 27-year-old Brazilian, who faces Emma Navarro next.
Other early results saw German qualifier Tatjana Maria topple 2021 US Open finalist Leylah Fernandez, while Donna Vekic crashed out to Anastasia Zakharova. All eyes now turn to Tuesday’s action: Wimbledon champ Barbora Krejcikova and British favorite Emma Raducanu take the court next! 👀
