“This was so tough to watch” – Injury forces Beatriz Haddad Maia to retire mid match, fans offer sympathy

Beatriz Haddad Maia’s dream Wimbledon campaign ended in tragedy when she was forced to withdraw from her fourth-round match against Elena Rybakina due to an injury. The Brazilian tennis player, who recently reached a career-high ranking of No. 10, had been in great form leading up to the match, reaching her first-ever fourth round at Wimbledon. Unfortunately, her aspirations of taking on the incumbent champion were crushed when she sustained a crippling injury during the match.

Haddad Maia winced in agony when hitting a backhand shot in the opening set. Concerned about her condition, she requested a physiotherapist to evaluate her injuries and left the court for additional treatment. She returned to the court with a determined attitude, hoping to give a tough match to Rybakina. Despite her best attempts, Haddad Maia’s injury proved too serious to continue, and she retired from the match with Rybakina leading 4-1.

Rybakina had a brief embrace with Haddad Maia, expressing sympathy for her opponent’s difficult situation. Recognizing Haddad Maia’s attempts, the audience responded with applause. With that being said, it seems like her amazing run at Wimbledon came to an end, though not in the way she had hoped. 

Rybakina’s victory guaranteed her a place in her second Wimbledon quarterfinal. The defending champion will now await the outcome of the match between Petra Kvitova and Ons Jabeur to see who she will face in the tournament’s semifinals.

Keep Exploring: Elina Svitolina demands WTA and ITF make ‘no-handshake policy’ official following drama with Victoria Azarenka at Wimbledon

Twitter floods with sympathy for Beatriz Haddad Maia

As expected, Twitter became a venue for supporters to offer their heartfelt support and appreciation for the tennis professional. Many users praised her for her strong performance in the tournament and voiced their disappointment at the terrible turn of events. Whereas some even complimented her fighting spirit as she gave her best on the court despite her injury.

Sharing a wide spectrum of reactions online, here’s what fans have to say:

Following Beatriz Haddad Maia’s emotional retirement from her fourth-round match at Wimbledon due to injury, tennis fans took to Twitter to express their sympathy and offer words of support to the Brazilian player.

In case you missed it:

• Who coaches Roman Safiullin? Know more about the Russian’s coaching staff
• Wimbledon 2023: Order of Play for Day 8, Monday, 10th July, 2023 featuring Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz

Stay Updated!

Join our newsletter to receive exclusive updates and curated insights directly to your inbox.

Subscribe NOW