Hailey Baptiste is an American professional tennis player born on November 3, 2001, in Washington, D.C. As of March 17, 2025, she is ranked No. 98 in singles.
Career Highlights:
- Grand Slam Debut: Baptiste made her first appearance at a major tournament as a wildcard at the 2020 US Open.
- WTA Tour Success: She achieved her first WTA Tour main-draw victory at the 2019 Washington Open, defeating Madison Keys.
- Top 100 Milestone: In March 2024, Baptiste entered the top 100 of the WTA singles rankings, reaching a career-high No. 80.
- Notable Victories: At the 2024 Wuhan Open, she secured a significant win over Barbora Krejčíková, becoming the first player ranked outside the top 100 to defeat a top-10 player since the tournament’s inception.
2025 Season:
In the third round of the 2025 Miami Open, Baptiste faced Naomi Osaka in a challenging match. Despite a valiant effort, she narrowly lost, with Osaka expressing pride in her own resilience during the match.
For a closer look at Baptiste’s performance, here’s a highlight from her match against Naomi Osaka: