World No. 19 Brazilian Beatriz Haddad Maia successfully navigated her opening match at the Mutua Madrid Open, defeating American Bernarda Pera, ranked 81st, in the second round. The match concluded with a scoreline of 2/6, 6/3, 6/1 in favor of the Brazilian.
The competitive encounter lasted 1 hour and 59 minutes. Following this victory, Haddad Maia extends her lead in the head-to-head record against Pera to 2 wins against 1 loss.
Match Statistics
| Statistic | Haddad Maia | Pera |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 4 | 4 |
| Double Faults | 7 | 6 |
| Breaks Converted | 4 | 2 |
| Total Points Won | 85 | 74 |
This win is particularly significant for Haddad Maia, as it breaks a difficult run of form, ending a nine-match losing streak that began at the Australian Open. Her next challenge in Madrid will be against Switzerland`s Belinda Bencic.
Adrian Whitmore