Brazil's Haddad Maia Ends 2025 Season Due to Health Issues, Faces Major Ranking Drop

Brazilian tennis player Beatriz Haddad Maia announced she is ending her 2025 season early to focus on her health after experiencing breathing difficulties and hand tremors during a recent match in Seoul. Currently ranked No. 40, Haddad Maia struggled this season, winning only 16 of 42 matches and facing a significant ranking drop after failing to defend her Korea Open title. The 29-year-old former top-10 player lost in the round of 16 in Seoul despite leading late in the match, and has decided to rest her body and mind for a longer period to recover. Haddad Maia expressed gratitude to her supporters and promised a comeback stronger than before. Her decision follows a tough year marked by physical challenges, with hopes to return revitalized in future seasons.