Who is Beatrice Capra?
If you would’ve asked anybody her name just 24 hours ago, nobody would have been able to tell you. But today, no one will be able to go anywhere without hearing the name Beatrice Capra. So who is this young woman, and what exactly has she done that’s so praise worthy?
Beatrice Capra is an 18 year-old young woman from Maryland. She was ranked 371 in the world, 32 in the United States, she had never played a match in a WTA event and in her short career she has only faced off with a top 100 player once. Beatrice Capra is such an unknown that she has yet to have a picture on the WTA’s official website. But today she just made history.
In a stunning upset that’s gotten the whole world talking, Beatrice Capra just beat Number 18 seed Aravane Rezai. It wasn’t just that she won-the young American destroyed her French adversary in a match fit for the most Disney-like of made-for-television movies. The final score 7-5, 2-6, 6-3, demonstrated Capra’s dominance of her opponent. She won in three sets, one of which she took with a three-point lead. With her powerful backhand and riveting speed, she threw off her French opponent, who was shocked by Capra’s maneuverability. She used topspin shots to throw her off, and managed to keep the rally going beyond Rezai’s comfort zone, which were the key factors in her victory. But the second game was the deal breaker. Resourceful and relentless, Capra earned herself three break points, each of which she had to fight for. It was on the third point that Rezai double-faulted, giving Capra the advantage and the confidence to attack.
This young wild card entry just stunned the world. About to face off with either Iveta Benesova or 14th seed Maria Sharapova, the odds are stacked against her, and there is very little chance she will get past this upcoming 3rd round. But after her stunning domination of Aravane Rezai, it’s too soon to throw this girl away as just another fluke. She’s got fight, she’s got bite, and we may be witnessing the rise of a bright new star on the international Tennis circuit. Wish her luck in tomorrow’s game-she’ll need it.
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