Bia Haddad Maia, world number 21, was defeated by Dutch Suzan Lamens, 64th in the ranking, by 2 sets to 1 (6/2, 1/6, 6/3), in the second round of the WTA 1000 in Montreal, Canada, this Tuesday, July 29, 2025, on the Rogers Court. The match, which lasted about two hours, marked the Brazilian’s return to the courts after almost a month without competing, since her elimination at Wimbledon. Lamens, on the rise in the circuit, took advantage of Bia’s lack of rhythm and confirmed her second victory over the Brazilian, repeating the feat from 2021 in Oeiras. The game, broadcast by ESPN and Disney+, had moments of balance, but the Dutch player’s consistency prevailed in the decisive set.
The Brazilian tennis player, seeded number 18, entered the match with the advantage of a bye in the first round, while Lamens came from a victory over Russian Polina Kudermetova. Despite a difficult start, with the loss of the first set, Bia reacted with authority in the second, but could not maintain the momentum in the third. The defeat interrupts the Brazilian’s attempt to repeat the 2022 campaign, when she reached the final in Toronto.
Beatriz Haddad Maia derrotada por Suzan Lamens por 2 sets a 16/2 1/6 6/3Bia inconsistente novamente. Fez um bom segundo set, no entanto, na hora H, não jogou bem novamente. Segue para Cincinnati pic.twitter.com/DpzBC0K80o— Mundo Do Tênis 🎾 (@mundodotenispod) July 30, 2025
The confrontation was marked by intense exchanges and distinct strategies. Bia sought to impose her aggressive game, while Lamens bet on defensive regularity. The match, which closed the night session on the Rogers Court, drew attention due to the expectation surrounding the Brazilian’s return to the hard court season.
Performance of the tennis players in the match
The match between Bia Haddad Maia and Suzan Lamens revealed numbers that explain the result. Lamens was more efficient in crucial moments, especially in break points, while Bia faced difficulties with double faults. The game was played on hard court conditions, a surface that favors the Brazilian’s style, but the Dutch player knew how to exploit her opponent’s errors.
Aces and double faults: Bia made 3 aces, against 1 from Lamens, but committed 6 double faults, one more than her rival.
Serve efficiency: Lamens won 78% of points on the first serve, against 69% from Bia, and 57% on the second serve, against 48% from the Brazilian.
Break points: The Dutch player converted 3 out of 12 opportunities, while Bia took advantage of 2 out of 5.
Total points: Lamens scored 85 points, against 76 from Bia, with emphasis on the 37 points won on the opponent’s serve, against 25 from the Brazilian.
The statistic reflects Lamens’ greater consistency, who knew how to maintain pressure even after Bia’s reaction in the second set. The Brazilian, known for her powerful forehand, had difficulties finding rhythm in decisive moments.
Path to the second round
Suzan Lamens reached the second round after a solid victory against Polina Kudermetova, by 2 sets to 1 (6/3, 4/6, 6/2), in a game that demonstrated her resilience. The Dutch player, 26 years old, is experiencing her best phase, having reached the 61st place in the ranking in July 2025. Her experience in WTA 1000 is still limited, but the runner-up in Osaka, in 2023, and the semifinal in Rouen, in 2025, show her potential.
Bia Haddad Maia, in turn, debuted directly in the second round for being a seeded player. The Brazilian, who had not competed since the defeat to Dalma Galfi at Wimbledon, on July 2, used the period of almost a month for technical and physical adjustments. Despite the favoritism, with odds of 1.56 against 2.44 for Lamens, the pause seems to have affected her game rhythm. The Brazilian, who was once top 10 in 2023, sought in Montreal a resumption in the hard court season, essential for her preparation for the US Open.
History between the tennis players
The confrontation in Montreal was the second between Bia Haddad Maia and Suzan Lamens. The first meeting occurred in 2021, at the ITF W60 in Oeiras, Portugal, played on clay. On that occasion, Lamens won by 2 sets to 1 (2/6, 6/4, 6/3), in a comeback that already indicated her ability to surprise. The hard court in Montreal brought a different scenario, but the Dutch player repeated the feat, consolidating her advantage in the head-to-head.
Oeiras 2021: Lamens defeated Bia in three sets, in an ITF-level tournament.
Montreal 2025: The Dutch player confirmed the favoritism against the Brazilian, again in three sets.
Playing style: While Bia bets on power, Lamens uses defensive consistency to neutralize opponents.
Lamens’ victory reinforces her evolution in the circuit and puts pressure on Bia, who needs expressive results to return to the top 20.
Importance of the tournament for Bia
The WTA 1000 in Montreal is a milestone in Bia Haddad Maia’s career. In 2022, the Brazilian reached the final in Toronto, defeating names like Iga Swiatek, then world number 1, and Belinda Bencic, before losing to Simona Halep. It was her only final in tournaments of this level, an achievement that consolidated her as a reference in Brazilian tennis. In 2023, however, an injury in the second round against Leylah Fernandez interrupted her campaign in Montreal.
For 2025, Bia had as objective to use the tournament as preparation for the US Open, where she has never passed the fourth round. The early defeat frustrates the chance to add important points in the ranking and requires adjustments for the next commitments. The Brazilian has a solid history on hard court, with 224 wins in 345 games, but the lack of rhythm after the post-Wimbledon pause was an evident obstacle.
Rise of Suzan Lamens in the circuit
Suzan Lamens, at 26 years old, is experiencing the best moment of her career. Despite never having played the main draw of the US Open, the Dutch player is establishing herself in the professional circuit. Her victory over Bia in Montreal marks only her second appearance in a second round of WTA 1000, after Rome, in 2025. The Dutch player, who was runner-up in Osaka and semifinalist in Rouen, demonstrates evolution on fast surfaces, with 9 wins in 16 games on hard court in 2025.
Best ranking: 61st place, achieved in July 2025.
Main results: Runner-up in Osaka (2023) and semifinal in Rouen (2025).
Game against Kudermetova: Broke the opponent’s serve seven times, showing aggressiveness in the return.
Strategy against Bia: Neutralized the Brazilian’s forehand with high balls and solid defenses.
The victory over Bia puts Lamens in the spotlight and can boost her confidence to face higher-ranked opponents in the next rounds.
Next challenges in the tournament
With the victory, Suzan Lamens advances to the third round of the WTA 1000 in Montreal, where she will face the winner of the confrontation between Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova and Chinese Zhu Lin. The tournament, which brings together eight of the eleven best players in the world, like Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff, continues with a challenging path for the Dutch player. For Lamens, each victory is a chance to consolidate her space in the top 70 and, who knows, aim for the top 50.
For Bia Haddad Maia, the defeat means an early return to training. The Brazilian now focuses on preparation for the US Open, which starts in August. With a tight schedule, she should compete in tournaments like the WTA 1000 in Cincinnati to recover rhythm. The 2025 season has been challenging for Bia, who faced injuries and a sequence of six consecutive defeats at the beginning of the year, but her experience in major tournaments is a differential for the final stretch of the year.
Reactions and impact on the ranking
Bia Haddad Maia’s defeat generated comments among Brazilian fans, who expected a longer campaign in Montreal. The fans, who followed the game on ESPN and Disney+, expressed support on social media, but also concern with the tennis player’s oscillation. Bia, who was once world number 10, needs at least two wins in future tournaments to return to the top 20.
Points in the ranking: The elimination in the second round yields few points, keeping Bia close to the 21st position.
Pressure for the US Open: Bia needs consistent results to climb in the ranking before the last Grand Slam of the year.
Lamens’ confidence: The victory can propel the Dutch player to larger tournaments, like Cincinnati.
For Lamens, the result reinforces her rise and increases her visibility in the circuit. The Dutch player, who has never passed the second round in a WTA 1000, now has the chance to face heavyweight opponents and add important points.
Scenario of women’s tennis in Montreal
The WTA 1000 in Montreal is one of the main tournaments of the hard court season, serving as preparation for the US Open. With the absence of players like Aryna Sabalenka and Qinwen Zheng, the path is open for surprises, like Lamens’ victory. Names like Coco Gauff, who debuted against Danielle Collins, and Elena Rybakina, who faced Hailey Baptiste, continue as favorites.
The competition also highlights the new generation of women’s tennis, with young players like Victoria Mboko, 18 years old, facing Sofia Kenin. For Bia Haddad Maia, the tournament was an opportunity to consolidate herself among the favorites, but the defeat reinforces the need for tactical and physical adjustments for the rest of the season.
Bia’s preparation for the US Open
The hard court season is crucial for Bia Haddad Maia, who has on the surface her best performance. With 224 wins in 345 games, the Brazilian is one of the most consistent tennis players on hard court in the circuit. However, the defeat to Lamens exposes the importance of recovering competitive rhythm. The next tournament, the WTA 1000 in Cincinnati, will be a chance to correct flaws before the US Open.
Focus on training: Bia should work on the serve and consistency in the backhand, points exploited by Lamens.
Tight schedule: Cincinnati and smaller tournaments before the US Open are essential to recover confidence.
History at the US Open: Bia has never passed the fourth round, but has potential to go further in 2025.
The defeat in Montreal, although frustrating, serves as an alert for the Brazilian, who has talent and experience to fight for important titles. The Brazilian fans continue confident in her recovery.
