Beatrice Capra

Beatrice Capra may only be ranked #371 in the world of Women's professional tennis, but that isn't stopping her from advancing at the U.S. Open.  First, Capra beat 95th-ranked Karolina Sprem in the opening round.  Now she's secured yet another major upset.  Beatrice Capra beat 18th-seeded Aravane Rezai of France 7-5, 2-6, 6-3.  Capra now moves on to the third round of the U.S. Open.Not bad for her first Grand Slam event!Beatrice Capra will likely play Maria Sharapova in the next round.Read Full Story

US Open 2010: Beatrice Capra Interview Day 6 September 4th Q. I know it’s real early for perspective, but are you able to share a thought about what you might take away from this whole past week and what you learned? BEATRICE CAPRA: Yeah, it’s been a really great experience. I mean, still, I mean, it’s nothing but positives for me. I mean, I beat a top 20 player in the world. I had a really good first round. I mean, playing against Maria in Arthur Ashe, yeah, I’d like to do better, but, you...Read Full Story

Beatrice Capra US Open Interview September 2nd Q. Congratulations, and tell us your life story, please. (Laughter.) BEATRICE CAPRA: I’m excited, yeah. Q. You must have been pretty proud of how tough you played out there with her coming back and putting you in some tight spots. BEATRICE CAPRA: Yeah, I knew she was a really tough player. I had a good win first round, and that gave me a lot of confidence. So, you know, like me being able to like compete with her in the first couple games gave me...Read Full Story

ReutersUS Open: Teen Beatrice Capra is this year's US Open surpriseSan Jose Mercury NewsAP NEW YORK -- A year ago at the US Open, American teenager Melanie Oudin told the world to "BELIEVE," with her sneakers and her play. Among those she motivated: Beatrice Capra, an 18-year-old from Ellicott City, Md., and a wild-card entry who is ...Inspired by Oudin, and Emulating HerNew York TimesFor Beatrice Capra, It's a Wonderful SliceWall Street JournalBeatrice Capra's surprising run at US Open...Read Full Story

Washington PostAmerican teen sensation Beatrice Capra follows past US Open scriptMiamiHerald.comBeatrice Capra, who upset No. 18 Aravane Rezai, said she was inspired by last year's American phenom Melanie Oudin. Beatrice Capra of the United States returns the ball to Aravane Rezai of France at the US Open tennis tournament in New York, Thursday, ...Capra makes it two in rowWashington PostInspired by Oudin, and Emulating HerNew York TimesUS Open: Teen Beatrice Capra is this year's US Open...Read Full Story