PARIS : Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia was left stunned following her French Open quarter-final victory over seventh seed Ons Jabeur on Wednesday, crediting her patience for landing the biggest win of her career.The 27-year-old battled from a set down to win a second set tiebreak before running away with th
PARIS : Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia was left stunned following her French Open quarter-final victory over seventh seed Ons Jabeur on Wednesday, crediting her patience for landing the biggest win of her career.
"So I wait for the moment because I know that my level is high. So even if I'm not playing well or even if I'm missing a few shots one moment, the tennis will appear, and I'll have my opportunity to go for it." "I did not think to do that. I came to Roland Garros, my first goal was to be in the third round. I never won before a second round in a Grand Slam. I know that the goal had to be real," she said.
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