Haddad Maia, who will compete in her first WTA 1000 final, is set to reach the top 16 of the WTA singles rankings for the first time in her career on the back of her performances in Toronto.
Speaking at her post-match press conference, the Brazilian said that while it felt very special to be spoken of in the same breath as some of Brazil’s best-ever players, she could never compare herself to them.
The 26-year-old stated that she’s delighted to be representing South American women in the latter stages of big competitions.
Simona Halep stands between Beatriz Haddad Maia and 2022 Candian Open title
Beatriz Haddad Maia needed just over two hours to beat 14th seed Karolina Pliskova 6-4, 7-6(7) and book her spot in the 2022 Canadian Open final. She’ll face Simona Halep in the title clash after the Romanian beat Jessica Pegula 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 in her semifinal.
Halep and Haddad Maia have played each other trice to date, with the former leading 2-1 in the head-to-head. Halep won their first two meetings, in the second round of Wimbledon 2017 and at the same stage at the Australian Open this year.
They last met in Birmingham during the grass swing this season, where Haddad Maia emerged victorious en route to clinching the title.
The Brazilian is looking forward to her clash with Halep, calling her “a champion” in her post-match press conference.
The World No. 24 is expecting a tough battle in the Toronto final and has vowed to give it her all in the contest.
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