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Match Details
Fixture: (8) Paula Badosa vs (6) Beatriz Haddad Maia
Date: 18 October, 2024
Tournament: Ningbo Open 2024
Round: Quarterfinal
Venue: Yinzhou Tennis Center, Ningbo, China
Category: WTA 500
Surface: Hardcourt
Prize Money: $922,573
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports
Paula Badosa vs Beatriz Haddad Maia preview
Eighth seed Paula Badosa will square off against sixth seed Beatriz Haddad Maia in a heavyweight quarterfinal clash at the 2024 China Open on Friday, October 18.
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Badosa entered Ningbo with a 34-17 match record for the season, highlighted by a title in Washington during the North American hardcourt swing. Her most recent outing was at the China Open, where she cruised through her section of the draw before falling to an inspired Coco Gauff in the semifinals.
This week in Ningbo, Badosa kicked off her campaign with a hard-fought 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 comeback win over the tricky Diana Shnaider in the first round. She faced another tough test in the second round, battling past local favorite Wang Xiyu with a 6-7(4), 6-1, 6-2 victory.
Meanwhile, Haddad Maia entered Ningbo with a 34-24 match record for the season. She recently claimed the title in Korea, defeating Daria Kasatkina in a thrilling three-set final. She played at the Wuhan Open last week where she suffered a disappointing third-round defeat to Magdalena Frech in straight sets.
Haddad Maia opened her campaign in Ningbo this week. Her first-round opponent Wang Yafan withdrew ahead of their contest. She faced a tough test in the second round against Katie Boulter but managed to win the key points, securing a 7-6(2), 7-5 victory.
Paula Badosa vs Beatriz Haddad Maia head-to-head
Paula Badosa and Beatriz Haddad Maia are tied 1-1 in their head-to-head record, with the Brazilian winning their most recent meeting in Doha last year.
Paula Badosa vs Beatriz Haddad Maia odds
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Paula Badosa vs Beatriz Haddad Maia prediction
Paula Badosa has delivered some of her best tennis in the second half of the season and slowly looks like returning to her best. Her path hasn't been easy in Ningbo this week, though, as she has been pushed to the limit in both of her matches. Her precision play on the important points and incredible resolve must be credited for those wins.
Similarly, Beatriz Haddad Maia has had a strong second half of the season on hardcourts, capturing one title and finishing as runner-up in another event. She has showcased impressive all-court tennis, with her net play and serve proving vital to her success. Her serve, in particular, has been destructive this week and could play a decisive role in her upcoming match.
The slow courts in Ningbo are expected to favor Haddad Maia, who excels at extending rallies and making well-timed net approaches. The statistics, however, lean in Badosa's favor, as she boasts a stronger record heading into the match while also performing better on hard courts this season.
Pick: Badosa to win in three sets.
