Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia was clearly shattered after leaving Centre Court in tears.
Andrew Reid
Seen here, Beatriz Haddad Maia and Elena Rybakina at Wimbledon.
Beatriz Haddad Maia was left in tears after retiring injured from her Wimbledon match against defending champ, Elena Rybakina. Pic: Getty
For the second time in three matches, defending champion Elena Rybakina’s charge at Wimbledon has been overshadowed by a shattering injury to her opponent. Rybakina booked her place in the quarter-finals at the All England Club after a match against an injured Beatriz Haddad Maia that lasted just 21 minutes.
Days after coming through a second round match Alizé Cornet that saw the Frenchwoman exit in the aftermath of horror slip, Rybakina was again the beneficiary of her opponent’s devastating misfortune. This time it was the in-form 13th seed, Haddad Maia, who pulled up grabbing at her back after being broken in just the fourth game.
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The Brazilian was wincing in pain and could be seen with tears streaming down her face as she called for the physio before undergoing a lengthy medical timeout. Haddad Maia bravely returned to the court but it was obvious she was in considerable discomfort.
Pictured here, Beatriz Haddad Maia receives treatment for a back injury at Wimbledon.
Beatriz Haddad Maia was unable to continue after suffering a back injury in her fourth round clash with Elena Rybakina at Wimbledon. Pic: Getty
The 13th seed tried to carry on but with her movement severely restricted during a Rybakina service game, it was clear she could no longer continue. Having been in tears throughout what proved to be the final game, the Brazilian reluctantly walked to the ne