Counting down my favourite WTA matches of the year has become a long standing tradition here on the blog. It’s my favourite season-ending post! I always enjoy reading other people’s lists too as it’s a personal choice. There’s never a right or wrong answer. Sometimes there’s a match that just captures the imagination that may be forgettable to others. Perhaps a favourite player, a favourite tournament, something random that just makes it instantly memorable. If you fancy a blast from the past then you can read previous countdowns on MTB here. I don’t think there are many surprises in this year’s list? Let’s take a look at my top ten for 2022…
10. Beatriz Haddad Maia d. Simona Halep, 6-3 2-6 6-4 (Birmingham, SF)
The surprise star of this year’s grass court season was Beatriz Haddad Maia who mounted a 12 match winning streak that included capturing titles in Nottingham and Birmingham. Haddad Maia’s semi-final win over Simona Halep in Birmingham was arguably the peak of that run. The semi-finals had been held over by a day due to a typically wet day in Brum. I remember following the live scores to this match huddled under an umbrella whilst enduring a rain delay in Eastbourne! When I got round to watching back the match in full, it was a high-intensity…
