The Brazilian reacts in decisive moments and defeats Rebecca Sramkova from 2 sets to 0
Beatriz Haddad Maia debuted with a good victory in Wimbledon. This Monday, the same day that returned to the top 20 of the ranking, Brazil number 1 played its best game in the grass this year and has passed Slovaca Rebecca Sramkova34th in the world, for 2 sets at 0, with partials of 7/6 (9/7) and 6/4in 2h02min.
By showing a reaction in the season, Bia licked on the two sets, but he was able to react in the decisive moments, especially in a tie and at the beginning of the second part. Solid on all the foundations, the Brazilian also resisted the strong heat in London and closed the game with peace of mind.
In the second round, the number 20 in the world will have to face the winner of the clash between the local Harriet (124 °) and the Hungarian Dalma Galfi (112 °). In a possible third round, the Brazilian could see the American Amanda Annisimova, twelfth in the world.
In an irregular season, Bia tries to combine his best campaign in Londrina’s grass. In 2023, he reached the round of 16. At the time, he gave up the game due to back pain. This time, the Brazilian indicates that he is in good physical form, in a season practically no injury problem.
Bia has designed the reaction in recent weeks after many negative oscillations and sequences in the first half of the year. So far, there are four wins and three losses on the fastest floor of the circuit, with high -level games against expert opponents and the first 10. The balance of the year is still negative, with 10 wins and 19 setbacks.
Bia and Sramkova faced each other for the seventh time on Monday’s circuit. Accustomed to the clash, they made a Franco duel from the first games. Slovakian took advantage of an irregular Brazilian game to get the first break of the game and open 3/2. Bia had the opportunity to return the break, but did not convert the possibilities.
The pause and the draw arrived 4/4, they fill the game. The set was defined as a tie, with a beautiful turning point of the Brazilian. Sramkova opened 3/1 and saw Bia save two set points before enjoying its only possibility to sacrament the victory in the partial.
The second set had more oscillations from both tennis players. The Slovak came out, broke for the first time and did 2/0. Bia returned the interruption in the sequence, saved the pause points and imposed on the opponent’s retreat to guide the 3/2 score.
Without hesitation, contrary to what happened in other games in recent weeks, Brazil number 1 has supported the advantage until the end and has marked his first victory in the London grass in this edition of the British Grand Slam.
Sabalenka Corso Canadian in the premiere
The number 1 in the world, Berattone Aryna Sabalenka debuted with a quiet victory this Monday. He invested the Canadian Carson Brastine 6/1 and 7/5 in only 1h13min. In the second round, the second classified by Roland Garros will face the winner of the clash between New Zealand Lulu Sun and the Czech Marie Bouzkova.
Sabalenka, who has no possibility of losing the ranking leadership at the end of the tournament, is looking for his first final in the London grass. Its best results are the semifinals of 2021 and 2023.
Other key heads also won in the first round, such as Ukrainian Elina Svitolina (14th), the Croatian woman Vekic (22nd) and the Czech Linda Noskova (30 °). Letã Jelena Ostapenko (20 °) starred in the first zebra of the tournament being eliminated in the premiere by the local Sonoy Kalrt 7/5, 2/6 and 6/2.
Source: Terra
Rose James is a Gossipify movie and series reviewer known for her in-depth analysis and unique perspective on the latest releases. With a background in film studies, she provides engaging and informative reviews, and keeps readers up to date with industry trends and emerging talents.
