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Beatriz Haddad Maia

Beatriz Haddad Maia is a Brazilian professional tennis player on the WTA Tour.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Beatriz Haddad Maia is a Brazilian professional tennis player on the WTA Tour. She is a left-handed player from São Paulo who became the first Brazilian woman in the Open era to reach the French Open semifinals in 2023 and the first Brazilian woman to enter the WTA top 10. She reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 10 in June 2023.

Early life and background

Beatriz Haddad Maia was born in São Paulo and comes from a tennis family. Olympic profiles note that her grandmother and mother were former players, and that she has Lebanese ancestry through her maternal side.

Professional career

She turned professional in 2010 and developed into one of Brazil's leading women’s tennis players. Her singles breakthrough included a run to the 2023 French Open semifinals and a climb into the WTA top 10.

Singles and doubles achievements

Haddad Maia has won multiple WTA titles in both singles and doubles. Her notable doubles results include reaching the 2022 Australian Open final, and she has also won major-level doubles titles on the WTA Tour.

Ranking and international representation

She reached a career-high singles ranking of No. 10 in June 2023. For Brazil in team competition, she has compiled a strong Fed Cup/Billie Jean King Cup record.

Key facts

  • Haddad Maia is a Brazilian tennis player competing on the WTA Tour.
  • She is left-handed and is listed at about 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in).
  • Her best Grand Slam singles result is the 2023 French Open semifinal.
  • She reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 10 in June 2023.
  • Her singles titles include Nottingham and Birmingham in 2022 and the Korea Open in 2024.
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Canadian context

She has no strong direct Canada-specific connection in the provided sources, though Canadian readers may know her through WTA events, Grand Slams, and international tennis coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Beatriz Haddad Maia?
She is a Brazilian professional tennis player who competes on the WTA Tour and is one of Brazil’s most successful women’s players.
When was Beatriz Haddad Maia born?
She was born on 30 May 1996.
What is Beatriz Haddad Maia's best Grand Slam result?
Her best singles Grand Slam result is reaching the semifinals of the 2023 French Open.
Has Beatriz Haddad Maia reached the WTA top 10?
Yes. She became the first Brazilian woman to enter the WTA top 10 in 2023.
What hand does Beatriz Haddad Maia play with?
She plays left-handed.
What country does Beatriz Haddad Maia represent?
She represents Brazil.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beatriz_Haddad_Maia
    Supports: Career highlights, WTA titles, Fed Cup/Billie Jean King Cup record, and Grand Slam results
  2. WTA Tennis — https://www.wtatennis.com/players/318176/beatriz-haddad-maia
    Supports: Birth date and player profile
  3. Olympics — https://www.olympics.com/en/athletes/beatriz-haddad-maia
    Supports: Biography, family background, ancestry, height, and major career milestones
  4. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/tennis/player/_/id/2028/beatriz-haddad-maia
    Supports: Nationality, handedness, birthplace, and turn-pro information
  5. Roland-Garros — https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/28052-b.haddad-maia
    Supports: Player profile, birthplace, height, and ranking information