Maia first Brazilian woman to reach French Open last 16 in 44 years

Beatriz Haddad Maia on Saturday achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Brazilian woman in 44 years to advance to the last 16 of the French Open. In a hard-fought match at Roland Garros, she secured a 5-7, 6-4, 7-5 victory over Ekaterina Alexandrova.