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Overview
- In a second-round qualifier in Doha, Beatriz Haddad Maia fell to Russia’s Anastasia Zakharova 6-4, 6-4 and missed the main draw.
- A day earlier she routed Qatari wildcard Mubaraka Al-Naimi 6-0, 6-0 for her first win of 2026, a result reported to be worth 20 WTA points.
- Serving troubles undermined her effort against Zakharova, with only 7 of 23 points won on second serve and four double faults, according to match stats.
- Her 2026 record is now 1–4 after opening losses in Adelaide, the Australian Open and Abu Dhabi following a late-2025 health break.
- Separately, Brazil’s men were edged 3–2 by Canada in the Davis Cup qualifiers in Vancouver, with Liam Draxl clinching the tie over Gustavo Heide after Brazil had led 2–1.