Beatriz The Brazilian lost to the Russian Anastasia Zakharova, 107th in the world, by double 6/4, in a match played this Saturday morning (7), local time. The defeat prevents Bia from entering the main draw of the tournament, held on hard court. The tennis player suffered from service instability during the confrontation.
The match began with the Brazilian opening up an advantage by breaking her opponent’s serve early on and leading 2/0. Zakharova reacted quickly, returned the break and maintained the balance until achieving another decisive break in the final stretch of the first set, closing at 6/4. In the second set, difficulties persisted for Haddad Maia, who suffered two breaks of serve. The Russian managed the advantage and confirmed the victory in 1h16 of play.
Match development
Bia Haddad Maia faced consistent problems on the second serve, winning just 31% of the points in that situation. The Russian exploited her break opportunities well, converting four in total. Zakharova demonstrated solidity in the decisive moments and avoided mistakes that could have given the Brazilian a chance.
The Brazilian tennis player made unforced mistakes at key moments, which facilitated her opponent’s progression. Apesar of reaction attempts, Haddad Maia was unable to reverse the losses suffered.
Retrospect at the Doha tournament
Haddad Maia has variable history in Doha. In 2023, they reached the quarterfinals after victories over Paula Badosa and Daria Kasatkina, stopping against Jessica Pegula. Nos following years, 2024 and 2025, suffered early eliminations in the main draw debut.
The last participation in the qualifier occurred in 2022, when he obtained a place in the group, but fell in the first round to Amanda Anisimova. The current campaign marks the fourth defeat in five games in the 2026 season for the Brazilian.
Recent performance analysis
The elimination in Doha represents a setback at the beginning of the year for the tennis player from São Paulo. Após dominant victory in the quali debut, with a double 6/0 over the host Mubaraka Al-Naimi, Bia did not maintain the same level against Zakharova.
The 24-year-old Russian took advantage of her form to advance to the main draw. Haddad Maia now focuses on the next commitment on Dubai’s WTA 1000 circuit, which starts soon.
Next steps for the Brazilian
The tennis player can wait for possible withdrawals in the main draw of Doha to enter as a lucky loser. Essa alternative depends on the outcome of the other qualifying matches and any casualties among those registered.
The calendar remains intense at the start of the season on hard court. Participation in Dubai represents a new opportunity to recover points and confidence.
Technical details of the game
Zakharova controlled the return games better, constantly putting pressure on her opponent’s serve. Haddad Maia had difficulty sustaining long, accurate services.
The match took place at Grandstand 2, with favorable weather conditions at the tournament complex. The duel highlighted the importance of consistency in service in qualifying matches.
The defeat reinforces the need for adjustments in preparation for decisive games. The Brazilian has experience in WTA 1000 and seeks to return to the path of positive results.
The 2026 season presents initial challenges for Haddad Maia, who has already faced eliminations in other events. The circuit continues with relevant tournaments in the coming weeks.
