**Andreescu Reaches Tokyo Quarters, Haddad Maia Retires**

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Andreescu Rolls into Tokyo Quarters, Haddad Maia Forced to Retire

It was a day of mixed emotions for Canadian tennis fans at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo. Bibi Andreescu, the 2019 US Open champ, continued her strong run with a convincing win over lucky loser Marta Kostyuk. But on the other side of the coin, Brazilian fan favorite Beatriz Haddad Maia was forced to retire in her match against veteran Petra Kvitova, leaving fans disappointed.

Let's rewind the clock and see what went down in each match. Andreescu, who's known for her fiery game, was on fire against Kostyuk. Her powerful groundstrokes and aggressive returns overwhelmed the Ukrainian player, who struggled to find her rhythm. The Canadian star, who has been struggling with injuries this year, showed she's back to her dominant self. She took the first set 6-2, showing her aggressiveness and ability to dictate points from the baseline.

Kostyuk fought back valiantly in the second set, but Andreescu remained solid, closing out the match with a powerful 6-3 win. "I'm really happy with the way I played today," said Andreescu after the match, "It's always nice to win, especially when I'm feeling good physically."

Unfortunately, Haddad Maia wasn't as lucky. The Brazilian, who's been having a breakthrough year, was forced to retire from her match against Kvitova. Sadly, it seems she was battling a leg injury that caused her significant pain during the match. The gutsy Haddad Maia gave it her all, pushing Kvitova to a second set tiebreaker before she was forced to call it quits.

This is a major blow for Haddad Maia, who's been on a hot streak this year. She was looking to make a deep run in Tokyo, but this injury could potentially derail her plans. Hopefully, she'll make a speedy recovery and be back on the court soon.

For Andreescu, this win means she advances to the quarterfinals, where she'll face tough competition in the form of top seed Caroline Garcia. It's a challenging matchup, but Andreescu has the talent and determination to pull off an upset.

It's going to be an exciting week in Tokyo, and we can't wait to see how Andreescu continues her run, and how Haddad Maia recovers from her injury. Let's hope for big things from both of these talented players in the future!