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The immense attention Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek have been getting lately from the tennis fraternity has been shifted as “lowkey haddad maia draws some of the biggest crowds” in the Italian Open. Amidst the rising popularity of Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff, Beatriz Haddad Maia has been steadily climbing the popularity ladder, captivating crowds with her performances on the court. Recently, tennis fans have come up with their different opinions about the attention Maia has garnered during the Italian Open.

The 13th-ranked tennis player recently faced defeat against Madison Keys, suffering quite an early exit in the Italian Open. However, her popularity on the court was the biggest concern surfing social media.

Beatriz Haddad Maia is getting stronger in the popular game 

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Whenever Swiatek and Gauff stepped on the tennis court, the arena was jam-packed, as they brought their own popularity, entertainment, and competitiveness to the court. The WTA official ‘X’ profile recently shared this amazing overhead photo of the arena, which shows a crowded court surrounded by beautiful people. Accompanying the image was the caption, “We love to see it. Standing room only now for Haddad Maia & Keys!” 

The post showed off the passionate spectators that turned out to watch the match, with a focus on the enthusiasm surrounding Maia’s matchup with Madison Keys. The Brazilian tennis player and a rhythm-seeking Polish player fought fiercely for three hard hours during the 2022 National Bank Open, trading blows and counterpunches.

In addition, another video was shared by the WTA in which the crowd behind the 13th-ranked tennis player’s athletic display on the court against Keys. In between the match, there was a moment when she forced a decider with the American tennis player. Along with that video, the caption talked about how “The crowd wanted more. They’re getting more,” in terms of Beatriz’s action in the Italian Open.

Throughout the match, the crowd supported the Brazilian tennis player more than ever as she displayed her amazing tennis skills on the court. In the same vein that Gauff and Swiatek have been mesmerizing audiences, let’s explore what tennis fans have to say about Beatriz becoming the crowd’s favorite.

Rome crowd passionately enjoyed watching Beatriz Haddad Maia play

Looking into the tennis enthusiast-filled court, a lot of tennis fans came forward to support the fact that she has started to gain popularity and attract crowds to their tennis matches. A fan shared his view as a speculator and highlighted how watching the Brazilian tennis player is literally amazing. He wrote, “Haddad Maia matches are always a vibe. Great player to see live.” 

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On the other hand, even though she faced defeat in the match, the way she kept the crowd’s attention throughout those three sets literally left, tennis fans thinking. Another fan wrote, “lowkey haddad maia draws some of the biggest crowds in women’s tennis at every tournament.” 

In between the positive comments, a tennis fan took a dig at the crowd’s presence at a WTA event, in comparison to an ATP event. He commented on the post and talked about how the popularity is there, “Because you know you’re gonna get 3 sets lmaooo,” while on the other hand, ATP matches are 5-set games.

Further, other fans believe that the 27-year-old tennis player is an unerringly talented tennis player. The fan mentioned, “She’s really that girl!!!” 

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Lastly, another fan highlighted how she is “THAT girl,” who is also ready to share the limelight with other popular faces who have grabbed attention over time with their tennis skills and personalities.

But even after receiving such good support from the jampacked audience, she was not able to achieve victory against the 29-year-old tennis star and ended her event run. However, what are your thoughts on the crowd-filled arena for Beatriz Haddad Maia? Do let us know in the comment section below.