China Open 2024: Madison Keys vs Beatriz Haddad Maia preview, head-to-head, prediction, and pick
Match Details
Fixture: (18) Madison Keys vs (13) Beatriz Haddad Maia
Date: September 29, 2024
Tournament: China Open 2024
Round: Third round
Venue: National Tennis Center, Beijing, China
Category: ATP 500
Surface: Hardcourt
Prize money: $3,633,875
Live telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Amazon Prime | Canada - TSN
Madison Keys vs Beatriz Haddad Maia preview
18th seed Madison Keys will take on Beatriz Haddad Maia in the third round of the China Open on Sunday (September 29).
Keys missed the beginning of the season due to a shoulder injury. She returned to the women's tour in March and has since chalked up a title-winning run in the Internationaux de Strasbourg. She also reached the semifinals of the Eastbourne International, where she lost to Leylah Fernandez in a close three-set bout.
The American entered Beijing on the back of a modest third round exit in New York. She started her campaign with a confident win against Sara Sorribes Tormo in the second round, 6-2, 6-1, and will be eager to make a deep run in the China Open.
Beatriz Haddad Maia, meanwhile, has had a promising season so far. She's garnered 33 wins from 56 matches, including a title-winning run in the Korea Open and a runner-up finish in the Tennis in the Land event in Cleveland. She also reached the quarterfinals of the US Open, where she lost to Karolina Muchova in straight sets.
The Brazilian started her campaign in Beijing by cruising past Wei Sijia in the second round. She defeated the Chinese talent 7-5, 6-4. Haddad Maia has won 13 out of her last 15 matches on tour.
Madison Keys vs Beatriz Haddad Maia head-to-head
The head-to-head between Keys and Haddad Maia is poised at 1-1. Keys won their most recent encounter in the 2024 Italian Open.
Madison Keys vs Beatriz Haddad Maia odds
Odds will be updated when available.
Madison Keys vs Beatriz Haddad Maia prediction
A gripping encounter will be on the cards in the third round of the China between Keys and Haddad Maia. Both players are known for their potent all-around game and have started the tournament on a positive note.
Apart from a title-winning run in Strasbourg, Keys hasn't had a lot to show for this season. She struggled to make a strong impression during any of the Majors and will be eager to make up for it in the next few months.
Haddad Maia, on the other hand, has been chipping in with consistent results this year. She was rewarded for her hard work with a title-triumph in Seoul. The Brazilian likes to function from the baseline and is known for her heavy groundstrokes off both wings.
Considering their recent results, Haddad Maia will be a slight favorite to come out on top. She will need to play out of her skin against a solid player like Keys but should be able to solve this riddle in the third round.
Pick: Haddad Maia to win in three sets.