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

he 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 sty