Beatrice Capra reaches Round 3 of the U.S. Open

Beatrice Capra, the American teenage tennis player has successfully moved to the third round of the U.S. Open 2010, in her debut Grand Slam tournament. She upset 18^th seeded Aravane Rezai of France on Thursday, in three sets, 7-5, 2-6, 6-3. Rezai, who has previously reached the fourth round twice, at major tournaments, came back in the second set, only to be ousted by Capra in the third deciding set.

Beatrice Capra, who knocked off, Karolina Sprem, ranked at 95, in the opening round could very well face former champion Maria Sharapova in the third round of the tournament.

Capra, aged 18 is now the youngest player left in the women’s field. She is currently ranked at 371st.

Beatrice Capra received massive support and was cheered by the home crowd. She is constantly being compared to fellow American player Melanie Oudin who last year, at age 17 reached the quarter finals.

Beatrice Capra who has played against Melanie Oudin in 2008 admits that Oudin has been an inspiration to her.

Capra could now repeat history if she faces Maria Sharapova, who was defeated by Oudin last year at the same stage.

‘I don’t even want to think about that right now,’ Capra said, ‘But it would be so amazing if I got to play on Arthur Ashe Stadium. I can’t believe that I just won my first two matches here.

‘I’m just overwhelmed, I’m so excited. I was so nervous going out there but I had a lot of support and I think that helped me get through.’ Capra was quoted as saying.

Beatrice Capra hails from Ellicott City, Maryland.