Bia Haddad Maia returns to the Australian Open courts against Russian Erika Andreeva, in a game that will take place in the early hours of this Thursday (16/01). The match is valid for the second round.
In the previous game, Bia struggled to overcome Argentine Julia Riera. The Brazilian beat her opponent by two sets to one, with scores of 4/6, 75 and 6/2.
Who is Erika Andreeva and what is her ATP ranking?
At just 20 years old, Erika Andreeva won her first title as a senior in 2020, on the ITF Women’s Circuit.
In November 2020, Andreeva achieved her first ITF Circuit title by winning the US$15,000 tournament in Pazardzhik, Bulgaria. In 2022, she debuted on the WTA Tour and the Grand Slam, and in August, she achieved her first qualification for the US Open, when she advanced to the first round before being eliminated by Petra Kvitová.
Erika made her debut on the WTA circuit during the Ladies Open Lausanne, after earning her place through qualifying. In 2023, she made her debut in the WTA 1000. She was among the best young players in the world, gaining prominence in the WTA rankings.
Erika Andreeva is 86th in the ATP rankings. Bia is currently 17th.
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Bia Haddad Maia x Erika Andreeva: where to watch
- Date: Thursday (16/1)
- Time: 0h
- Where to watch: ESPN and Disney+
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Main titles of Bia Haddad’s career
- Nottingham Open 2022
- Birmingham Classic 2022
- WTA Elite Trophy 2023
- WTA 500 Seoul 2024
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