Katie Boulter vs Beatriz Haddad-Maia Preview & Prediction | 2024 Miami Open | Third Round
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 1000
When is Katie Boulter vs Beatriz Haddad-Maia on and what time does it start? Katie Boulter vs Beatriz Haddad-Maia will take place on Saturday 23rd March, 2024 – not before 18:35 (UK)
Where is Katie Boulter vs Beatriz Haddad-Maia taking place? Katie Boulter vs Beatriz Haddad-Maia will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, USA
What surface is Katie Boulter vs Beatriz Haddad-Maia being played on? Katie Boulter vs Beatriz Haddad-Maia will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Katie Boulter vs Beatriz Haddad-Maia? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Katie Boulter vs Beatriz Haddad-Maia
What channel is Katie Boulter vs Beatriz Haddad-Maia on in the UK? Katie Boulter vs Beatriz Haddad-Maia will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Katie Boulter vs Beatriz Haddad-Maia in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Katie Boulter vs Beatriz Haddad-Maia live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
World number 13 Beatriz Haddad-Maia fought back well to beat in-form Diane Parry in three sets on Thursday and she should be better for surviving the early scare. The 27-year-old ended 2023 as the WTA Elite Trophy champion, in singles and doubles, but she has struggled to find her best level so far in 2024 despite an excellent, typically arduous run to the semi-finals of the Abu Dhabi Open in February.
World number 30 Katie Boulter overcame 16-year-old Brenda Fruhvirtova in a tight first-set tiebreak before the Czech was forced to retire. The Brit, also 27, won her maiden WTA title at the Nottingham Open last summer but she eclipsed that achievement with a searing week in San Diego earlier this month, stunning the field – including Haddad-Maia – to claim a first WTA 500 trophy and break inside the top 30 for the first time. The chance of stop-start conditions in a rain-affected Miami on Saturday could well favour Boulter here, as Haddad-Maia’s renowned fight often relies more on rhythm than the Brit’s technical game, but back the Brazilian to earn at least a set as the likelier of two very capable victors to leave a tight result up to chance.
TIP: BEATRIZ HADDAD-MAIA TO WIN A SET
