Emma Raducanu fights past Beatriz Haddad Maia to reach Indian Wells Round of 16

Emma Raducanu made Indian Wells’ last 16 for the first time as she fought her way to a 6-1, 2-6, 6-4 win over 13th seed Beatriz Haddad Maia.

Raducanu, who has overcome a wrist injury and illness, had to dig deep in a contest lasting more than two hours before claiming what is believed to be her best since her 2021 US Open triumph.

Raducanu’s serve was in full swing as she blasted through the opening set in 34 minutes but he left her in the second, the Briton making four double faults as Haddad Maia turned the tide and Raducanu lost her first set of the tournament.

The world No. 77 saved a break point to hold 2-2 in the decider before giving the Brazilian a 4-3 lead.

She set up two more break points, but Haddad Maia let them set, which she did.

In the next round, Raducanu will play either world number one Iga Swiatek or Bianca Andreescu.