WTA roundup: Beatriz Haddad Maia captures title in Seoul
Third-seeded Beatriz Haddad Maia rebounded from a first-set hiccup to record a 1-6, 6-4, 6-1 win over top-seeded Daria Kasatkina of Russia on Sunday in the final of the Korea Open in Seoul.
Brazil Sport News
Beatriz Haddad Maia Roars Back To Beat Daria Kasatkina In Korea Open Final
Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia won the fourth title of her career with a furious fightback to beat Russian top seed Daria Kasatkina 1-6, 6-4, 6-1 in Sunday's Korea Open final. Number three seed Haddad Maia lost the opening set in just 26 minutes but turned the tide in the second, before going on to close out the match in a gutsy performance in Seoul. It was the world number 17's first title since June 2022. "I know that tennis changes everything very fast," said Haddad Maia. "I was competing better at the end of the second set and then my tennis appeared. I finished in the way that I wanted and I think I deserved this win." Kasatkina, ranked 13, has now lost four of her five finals this year.
Lethal Haddad Maia fights back to beat Kasatkina in Korea Open final
U.S. Open quarter-finalist Beatriz Haddad Maia overcame first-set jitters in the Korea Open final to beat top seed Daria Kasatkina 1-6 6-4 6-1, winning the first WTA 500 singles title of her career on Sunday.
Arne Slot: Liverpool needed Caoimhín Kelleher in Cherries win
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said it was a "good thing" that his team had Caoimhín Kelleher in goal for their 3-0 win over Bournemouth on Saturday.
Vinicius Jr Leads Real Madrid To Comeback Win vs Espanyol; Now 38 Games Unbeaten In La Liga
Vinicius Junior's decisive impact helped a "much faster" Real Madrid come from behind to beat Espanyol 4-1 on Saturday and move a point behind La Liga leaders Barcelona. After struggling to find their best form this season coach Carlo Ancelotti praised his team's victory, even though it took its time to crystallise against the determined Catalans. Brazil star Vinicius started on the bench but created a goal for Rodrygo Goes before scoring himself to complete Madrid's turnaround after a Thibaut Courtois own goal gifted the visitors the lead early in the second half.
WTA roundup: Beatriz Haddad Maia defeats 2 sisters on same day
Third-seeded Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil recorded a win over both of the Kudermetova sisters on Saturday to advance to the finals of the Korea Open in Seoul.
Manchester United, Brighton off to winning WSL starts
MANCHESTER, England : Manchester United got their Women's Super League season underway with a 3-0 home win over West Ham United on Saturday, while Brighton & Hove Albion's new signing Kiko Seike scored a superb hat-trick as they beat Everton 4-0.
Raducanu retires with foot injury in Korea Open
A foot injury forced former U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu to retire from her Korea Open quarter-final clash with top seed Daria Kasatkina after losing the first set 6-1 on Saturday.