Top-seed Beatriz Haddad Maia advances to Tennis in the Land semifinals

CLEVELAND (AP) — In a commanding performance, top-seeded Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil secured her place in the semifinals of the WTA 250 event, Tennis in the Land, by defeating Clara Burel of France with a score of 6-2, 6-2. Ranked No. 23 globally, Haddad Maia has showcased her dominance throughout the tournament, not dropping a single set in her first three matches. Following her victory, she expressed satisfaction with her progress, stating, “Today was also a tough match, but I’m happy with the way I’m improving in the tournament.” Haddad Maia's next challenge will be against third-seeded Katerina Siniakova from the Czech Republic, who advanced after a hard-fought match against sixth-seeded Peyton Stearns of the United States, winning 1-6, 6-3, 6-4. Haddad Maia's confidence is palpable as she prepares for this semifinal clash, emphasizing her readiness for the competition. In the other semifinal matchup, American player McCartney Kessler will face fifth-seeded Anastasia Potapova of Russia. Kessler earned her spot by defeating Arantxa Rus of the Netherlands with a score of 6-4, 6-2, while Potapova dominated Ana Bogdan of Romania, winning decisively at 6-2, 6-1. As the tournament progresses, the anticipation builds for the upcoming semifinals, where top players will vie for a place in the finals, showcasing their skills on the court.