United Cup 2024: Iga Swiatek vs Beatriz Haddad Maia; Preview, Head-to-Head, and Prediction

The new campaign is up and running and all the players will be resetting themselves to start the new season on a high and there is no better way than the United Cup. All the players will be readying themselves for the tournament and will be looking to prepare themselves completely for the upcoming Australian Open. One among them will be the current world number 1 Iga Swiatek.

Coming into the tournament with high hopes, the Swiatek-led Polish side will lock horns with Brazil. With the current world number going up against Brazilian gem Beatriz Haddad Maia, who among the two could win this time around?

Iga Swiatek vs Beatriz Haddad Maia: Preview

When it comes to the Polish sensation Iga Swiatek, she has been in the form of her life. After winning the French Open this year and ending her career on a high with a title triumph at the WTA Finals, Iga Swiatek is one contender to look out for at the United Cup. Also, with the Australian Open looming over in a few days, Swiatek will view this as an opportunity to uplift her game and make a bold announcement ahead of the start.

On the other hand, her opponent Beatriz Haddad Maia did not have the best of years. Her only major performance came at the French Open this year, where she managed to make it through to the semi-finals of the tournament. Since then, a series of sloppy performances not only impacted her rankings but also meant that she could not end her year on a high. With a chance to get things going in a good fashion, both the players will be looking to get things going in style.

Swiatek vs Haddad Maia: Head-to-head

Interestingly, when it comes to the head-to-head stats between the two players, the scores are tied at 1-1 each. Their first encounter came in the year 2022 when the two met each other at the National Bank Open in Toronto. In a match that had all the twists and turns, it was the Brazilian who had the final laugh after she won the match with the score line of 6-4, 3-6, 7-5.

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On the other hand, their second encounter came this year at the French Open. A determined Iga Swiatek was all set to level the head-to-head scores, and she eventually did. In a complete one-sided dominance, she defeated her Brazilian opponent with the scoreline of 6-2, 7-6.

Swiatek vs Haddad Maia: Prediction

When it comes to their upcoming match at the United Cup, the two players will look to start their new campaign on a high. However, as things stand, Iga Swiatek looks in a more favorable spot to land the victory and secure her nation an early lead in the tie.

However, if Haddad Maia wants to stand a chance, she will have to perform exceptionally well and defy the odds. Being the current world number one and coming after a wonderful season, all the eyes will be on Swiatek. What are your views on this? Please let us know in the comments below!

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