June 5 (Reuters) - Beatriz Haddad Maia became the first Brazilian woman in 55 years to reach the quarter-finals at a Grand Slam when she beat Spain's Sara Sorribes Tormo 6-7(3) 6-3 7-5 at the French Open on Monday.
Maria Bueno, who won seven singles titles at the slams, was the last Brazilian woman to reach the quarter-finals at a major in 1968, although Haddad Maia says she still cannot compare with the great "dancing tennis player".
I think she's a very powerful woman," 14th seed Haddad Maia told a press conference after winning the longest women's match at this year's tournament.
"I think tennis is not 100-meters race, it's a marathon especially my matches.
Haddad Maia will face Tunisian seventh seed Ons Jabeur in the quarter-finals on Wednesday.
Persons:
Beatriz Haddad Maia, Spain's Sara Sorribes Tormo, Maria Bueno, Haddad Maia, Gustavo Kuerten, Maria Esther Bueno, Sorribes Tormo, Angelica Medina, Pritha Sarkar
Organizations:
Thomson
Locations:
Wimbledon, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Mexico City