Maya Joint fights back to win Monterrey qualifying thriller

Maya Joint produced a strong comeback in the Monterrey WTA qualifying round, overcoming Yulia Putintseva 0-6, 6-3, 6-1. Joint was beaten comfortably in the opening set but responded immediately, taking the second 6-3 before completing the turnaround with a dominant 6-1 third set. The Australian finished with a 2-1 victory, winning two sets to one in a match that lasted three sets. Her result sends her through the Q10 round at the 2026 Monterrey event in Mexico.