Jessica Bouzas Maneiro and Beatriz Haddad Maia to clash in Indian Wells opener

The two players will meet for the second time in their careers in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Jessica Bouzas Maneiro and Beatriz Haddad Maia are set to face off in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California. This will be the second career meeting between the two players, with Bouzas Maneiro holding a 1-0 head-to-head advantage after winning their previous encounter in the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers.

Why it matters

Both players will be looking to get off to a strong start in the first major tournament of the season. Bouzas Maneiro, ranked 50th in the world, and Haddad Maia, ranked 67th, will be aiming to make a deep run in Indian Wells and gain valuable ranking points.

The details

Bouzas Maneiro and Haddad Maia are scheduled to play on Wednesday, March 4th at 3:00 pm local time on Stadium 6. According to the current odds, Bouzas Maneiro is the favorite to win the match, with odds of 1.68 compared to Haddad Maia's 2.18.

  • The match is scheduled for Wednesday, March 4th at 3:00 pm local time.

The players

Jessica Bouzas Maneiro

A Spanish tennis player ranked 50th in the world with a career-high ranking of 40. She has an overall record of 255-141 and a 84-55 record on hard courts.

Beatriz Haddad Maia

A Brazilian tennis player ranked 67th in the world with a career-high ranking of 10. She has an overall record of 498-278 and a 231-133 record on hard courts.

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The takeaway

This first-round matchup between Bouzas Maneiro and Haddad Maia promises to be a closely contested affair, with both players looking to make an early statement at the BNP Paribas Open and potentially set up a deep tournament run.