Brazilian · São Paulo, Brazil · Born 30 May 1996Brazil's top female player and South America's most successful active women's tennis professional.
Beatriz Haddad Maia was born on 30 May 1996 in São Paulo, Brazil. She turned professional in 2012 and became the first Brazilian woman to break into the WTA top 10 in 2022. Known for her powerful left-handed game and exceptional clay-court skills, she has won multiple WTA titles and reached the semi-finals of Roland Garros in 2022 — the best Grand Slam result ever achieved by a Brazilian woman at Roland Garros. She is a passionate advocate for sustainability and various social causes.
She became the first Brazilian woman to reach a WTA 1000 final since 2010 when she advanced to the Canadian Open final in 2022.
She became the first Brazilian woman ever to break into the WTA top 10, doing so in 2022.
Did You Know?How They Played
Haddad Maia is known for her powerful baseline game and aggressive groundstrokes from both wings. She possesses strong mental toughness and fighting spirit, often performing well in pressure situations and long matches.
Lasting Impact
Haddad Maia has revitalized Brazilian women's tennis, inspiring a new generation of players in her home country.
Career Honours
- Roland Garros Semi-finalist 2022
Brazilian Athletes