Hana Goda vs Bruna Takahashi - WS R16 - #WTTFrankfurt 2025

Just a different length. Now it's into the groove. And have that feeling. And that's important now. Psychology student studying for a degree. And the fascinating thing about Hannah is you see every time she goes for the spectacular. It's also about linking all those shots together and making a game plan. And having that flow within your play. There you go in these backhand to backhand exchanges that they have. Just Takahashi. That time Takahashi was alert. Just not resetting in time for the quick reflexes of Takahashi. Feels a little bit like a missed opportunity there. Out comes the emotion. She wins the first game. It was tight, it was tense, it was nip and tuck. Backswing from Bruno there. A lot of rest. Talk about backhand. Acknowledged by the opponent. And then stepping into that forehand. And that's all you can do. Come back, win a blazing exchange and take the next point. Signs of maturity. Gathering maturity. She was playing so well up until. And even the long serve doesn't work. She levels it up. Oh this is really Takahashi. It's a mixed bag. But when it's good it is brilliant from the Egyptian. For the youngster. And it is Takahashi. Who takes it out. Saves the game point. Draws level. And maybe, maybe raises a big question or two in the mind of her opponent. One love. Really clever play there from Takahashi. Taking Goda wide. Brilliant from Takahashi. What's wonderful about this Maria. And we say this I think every time we see Hannah play. Is she's seeing the evolution of somebody who's a star in the making. A star almost in her own right already. Lovely, lovely receive there. You want to know something funny. And they're still inseparable. We've seen that once or twice. And she has just had the edge in service wins. Sees her back in front. Two games to one. The dream of another WTT champions quarterfinal. One love. Gets a break off the edge there. Two against Yang Xiaxin. Oh wow. And puts it away. And she had to put that away. Such a brilliant switch by Bruna there. Backhand close body position. That Hannah isn't comfortable with. At the moment I think Bruna is. She is serving. Not that many. You felt like that was such a drift. A little half long. Every time she goes into that backhand. She is. It's going to be a decider. Looking fierce in the eyes. A little bit extra short. Oh this is just so intense. That's what you were speaking about. Not much between these two players. But there's that. And when she's needed it. That flick with the backhand has been brilliant. Out wide again. She takes both points against the Takahashi service. Four points in a row for the Egyptian. Make it five. That could be huge. Again in the paint. Just a subtle apology there. But perfect placement. Again. Same place. Forehand this time. She does it. She's been here before. To the quarterfinals. In the WTT champions. But as Hannah Goddard can barely contain her emotions. This time it feels a bit different. How special do you think that was Maria. For the 17 year old. Phenom from Egypt. I feel like I've got tears in my eyes. Watching her reaction there.