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19-Year-Old Maya Joint Makes History at Madrid Open

4/25/2025

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Maya Joint, a 19-year-old tennis sensation from Australia, etched her name in history at the Madrid Open by becoming the youngest Australian to win a WTA match, breaking Ash Barty's record. In a thrilling clay-court debut, she triumphed over Carlota Martinez Cirez with a score of 6-2, 2-6, 6-4, and now prepares to challenge world No. 10 Emma Navarro.

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Maya Joint, a 19-year-old tennis sensation from Australia, etched her name in history at the Madrid Open by becoming the youngest Australian to win a WTA match, breaking Ash Barty's record. In a thrilling clay-court debut, she triumphed over Carlota Martinez Cirez with a score of 6-2, 2-6, 6-4, and now prepares to challenge world No. 10 Emma Navarro.