Simona Halep favourite for French Open after winning streak
4 years, 3 months ago

Simona Halep favourite for French Open after winning streak

The Hindu  

Simona Halep is heavily favoured to add a second French Open title to her Grand Slam cabinet, brimming with confidence on the back of a 14-match winning streak and fighting fit having skipped the US hardcourt season due to COVID-19. So it's a better chance.” An aggressive baseliner with excellent court coverage, Halep last lost in the semi-finals of this year's Australian Open to Spaniard Garbine Muguruza. Before tasting success at Roland Garros two years ago she had lost three Grand Slam finals, including in 2017 at the same venue, when Latvian Jelena Ostapenko unexpectedly came from behind against a strangely subdued Halep to take her only Slam title to date. READ: Halep claims Rome title after Pliskova retires with injury The Romanian is determined to put no extra pressure on herself at this year's event, which she described as “just another tournament”.

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Simona Halep beaten by Paula Badosa on return from doping ban
9 months ago

Simona Halep beaten by Paula Badosa on return from doping ban

The Telegraph  

Nevertheless, it will probably feel like a win for Halep to have been participating in the Miami Open in the first place. In September, she had been served a four-year ban by the International Tennis Integrity Agency, who found her guilty on two counts: not only of using Roxadustat, a chemical normally used to treat anaemia, but also of showing …

Simona Halep dropped from US Open entry list due to provisional doping suspension
1 year, 4 months ago

Simona Halep dropped from US Open entry list due to provisional doping suspension

India TV News  

Romanian Tennis star Simona Halep on Monday got dropped from the entry list for US Open 2023 due to a provisional doping suspension. The US Tennis Association confirmed that the former World No.1 Halep 'was automatically withdrawn' when the qualifying draw was held. "With the Qualifying draw having been released and no update to her situation, Simona Halep has been …

French Open 2023: Stephens defeats Pliskova on ‘favourite court in the world’
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023: Stephens defeats Pliskova on ‘favourite court in the world’

The Hindu  

Sloane Stephens relished every moment she spent on her favourite court in the world as the she cruised to a 6-0, 6-4 first-round victory over former world number one Katerina Pliskova on Monday to put down an early marker at the French Open. The 30-year-old, runner-up in Paris five years ago, gave erratic Pliskova no chance on the main Philippe-Chatrier …

Simona Halep beats Jessica Pegula to reach Toronto final
2 years, 4 months ago

Simona Halep beats Jessica Pegula to reach Toronto final

The Hindu  

Two-time champion Simona Halep of Romania advanced to the National Bank Open’s final, beating Jessica Pegula of the United States 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Saturday. Halep will face Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia, a 6-4, 7-6 winner over 14th-seeded Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic in the night semifinal. I try to calm down and think about what I need to …

Simona Halep gets back to semifinals in Wimbledon return
2 years, 5 months ago

Simona Halep gets back to semifinals in Wimbledon return

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — In a roundabout way, Simona Halep is finally getting a chance to defend her Wimbledon title. “That was the perfect match of my life,” Halep said of her straight-set victory over Serena Williams three years ago. I’m feeling confident that I feel the game the way I felt back then.” The 16th-seeded Halep extended her winning streak …

French Open: Simona Halep sends out a powerful message after her 'panic attack' – I was done with tennis
2 years, 6 months ago

French Open: Simona Halep sends out a powerful message after her 'panic attack' – I was done with tennis

India Today  

Romania’s Simona Halep, on Thursday, May 26, suffered a panic attack during her second round match in the French Open 2022 against China’s Zheng Qinwen. The 30-year-old Halep, who is also a former French Open champion, lost 11 out of her final 12 games and got knocked out of the clay court tournament. After the end of the match, the …

French Open: Simona Halep suffers a 'panic attack' during her second round match against Zheng Qinwen
2 years, 6 months ago

French Open: Simona Halep suffers a 'panic attack' during her second round match against Zheng Qinwen

India Today  

Former World No.1 Simona Halep suffered a mid-match ‘panic attack’ during second round contest in the French Open 2022 against China's Zheng Qinwen. Halep, who won the French Open back in 2018 at Roland Garros, said that she didn’t have much clue about proceedings and lost focus completely. Earlier, Halep, who also has an Australian Open title to her name, …

French Open 2022: Former champion Simona Halep knocked out by Chinese teenager Zheng
2 years, 6 months ago

French Open 2022: Former champion Simona Halep knocked out by Chinese teenager Zheng

The Hindu  

Former world number one Simona Halep crashed out in the second round of the French Open on Thursday as she failed to find a way past the aggressive game of Chinese teenager Zheng Qinwen and fell to a 2-6, 6-2, 6-1 loss. READ | French Open 2022: Speedy Swiatek destroys Riske to reach third round Winners started flowing from the …

French Open 2022: Simona Halep, Danielle Collins knocked out in 2nd round; Aryna Sabalenka progresses
2 years, 6 months ago

French Open 2022: Simona Halep, Danielle Collins knocked out in 2nd round; Aryna Sabalenka progresses

India Today  

American ninth seed Danielle Collins and former champion Simona Halep were knocked out in the women's singles' second round of the French Open on Thursday. Sabalenka tamed Madison Brengle 6-1, 6-3 In a battle of Americans, Shelby Rogers upset 9th-seeded Collins 6-4, 6-3 to reach the third round at Roland Garros for the first time since 2017. The 74th-ranked Zheng …

Madrid Open 2022: Simona Halep upsets home favourite Paula Badosa to reach third round
2 years, 7 months ago

Madrid Open 2022: Simona Halep upsets home favourite Paula Badosa to reach third round

Firstpost  

Simona Halep won nine of the last 10 games against Paula Badosa to claim just her third top-10 victory since 2019 Madrid: Simona Halep may have given what felt like a vintage performance on Saturday to knock out home favourite and world number two Paula Badosa in the Madrid Open second round but the Romanian insists this is Simona 2.0. …

Madrid Open: Simona Halep feels 'fire back' with new coach Patrick Mouratoglou
2 years, 7 months ago

Madrid Open: Simona Halep feels 'fire back' with new coach Patrick Mouratoglou

Firstpost  

Following a dominant display in the opening round against Zhang Shuai, Romanian star Simona Halep felt rejuvenated on his debut with coach Patrick Mouratoglou. Madrid: Former world number one Simona Halep feels like she has “the fire back” as she enjoyed a winning debut with her new coach Patrick Mouratoglou, easing to a 6-2, 6-3 success over China’s Zhang Shuai …

Simona Halep sends Australian Open warning with first title in 16 months
2 years, 11 months ago

Simona Halep sends Australian Open warning with first title in 16 months

Firstpost  

The two-time Grand Slam champion used all of her big-match experience to pull through 6-2, 6-3 at the Rod Laver Arena in the ideal preparation for the Australian Open Melbourne: A fit-again Simona Halep stormed to her first title in 16 months when she downed Russian Veronika Kudermetova to clinch the Melbourne Summer Set crown Sunday in a timely return …

Transylvania Open: Simona Halep cruises into final against Anett Kontaveit
3 years, 1 month ago

Transylvania Open: Simona Halep cruises into final against Anett Kontaveit

Firstpost  

Halep broke serve six times and saved the only break point she faced in her first service game of the match. I’m really happy, motivated and I’m looking forward to play the final tomorrow.” She will face second seed Anett Kontaveit on Sunday. At Indian Wells “she didn’t miss very much as she did today, but I think I took …

Simona Halep makes winning return to Grand Slam action at US Open
3 years, 3 months ago

Simona Halep makes winning return to Grand Slam action at US Open

The Hindu  

Simona Halep, who missed three of the year's biggest events while recovering from a calf injury, delivered a statement win on her return to Grand Slam action when she beat Italian Camila Giorgi 6-4, 7-6 on Monday to reach the US Open second round. Because I don't have many matches, I felt sick a little bit because I knew actually …

Simona Halep, Garbine Muguruza among early winners on Day 1 of US Open 2021
3 years, 3 months ago

Simona Halep, Garbine Muguruza among early winners on Day 1 of US Open 2021

India TV News  

Simona Halep and Garbiñe Muguruza, a pair of two-time Grand Slam champions who have had their difficulties in New York, pulled out tough two-set victories on Monday in the opening round of the U.S. Open. Those were two of the earliest victories as the tournament welcomed back spectators after being playing last year without fans because of the coronavirus pandemic. …

Simona Halep withdraws from Western & Southern Open with injury
3 years, 4 months ago

Simona Halep withdraws from Western & Southern Open with injury

The Hindu  

Former world number one Simona Halep withdrew ahead of her second round match at the Western & Southern Open on Wednesday with a "small tear" to her right adductor in the latest injury setback for the Romanian. Halep, who missed the French Open and Wimbledon due to a left calf tear, looked like she might not make it through her …

French Open 2021: Barbora Krejcikova-Katerina Siniakova vs Iga Swiatek-Bethanie Mattek-Sands in Women's Doubles Final
3 years, 6 months ago

French Open 2021: Barbora Krejcikova-Katerina Siniakova vs Iga Swiatek-Bethanie Mattek-Sands in Women's Doubles Final

News 18  

Czech Republic’s Barbora Krejcikova could become the first woman since Mary Pierce of France in 2000 to clinch both the singles and doubles French Open titles after the 25-year-old advanced on Friday to the final with partner Katerina Siniakova. Barbora and Katerina will meet Poland’s Iga Swiatek and American Bethanie Mattek-Sands — who overcame Irina-Camelia Begu of Romania and Nadia …

French Open 2021: Barbora Krejcikova Sets Up Final vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova Beating Maria Sakkari
3 years, 6 months ago

French Open 2021: Barbora Krejcikova Sets Up Final vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova Beating Maria Sakkari

News 18  

Barbora Krejcikova will play Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the French Open final after the Czech world number 33 saved a match point to defeat Greek 17th seed Maria Sakkari 7-5, 4-6, 9-7 on Thursday. That is the most important thing, in here and in our own life.” Czech Mate 🇨🇿In just her fifth Slam singles main draw, @BKrejcikova earns a maiden …

French Open 2021: Serena Williams survives three-setter as Tsitsipas, Medvedev also make last 32
3 years, 6 months ago

French Open 2021: Serena Williams survives three-setter as Tsitsipas, Medvedev also make last 32

Firstpost  

Elsewhere, third seed Aryna Sabalenka beat fellow Belarusian Aliaksandra Sasnovich 7-5, 6-3 and will next play Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. Serena Williams survived a French Open scare to extend her latest bid for an elusive 24th Grand Slam singles title with a three-set victory over Mihaela Buzarnescu on Wednesday, while men’s fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas and world number two Daniil Medvedev also …

Simona Halep withdraws from French Open with calf injury
3 years, 7 months ago

Simona Halep withdraws from French Open with calf injury

Associated Press  

BUCHAREST, Romania — Third-ranked Simona Halep withdrew from the French Open on Friday because of a calf injury. The 29-year-old Romanian, who won the title at Roland Garros in 2018, tore a muscle in her left calf at the Italian Open and said it needs more time to heal. “Withdrawing from a Grand Slam goes against all my instincts and …

French Open 2021: Former champion Simona Halep withdraws from tournament due to calf injury
3 years, 7 months ago

French Open 2021: Former champion Simona Halep withdraws from tournament due to calf injury

Firstpost  

Halep sustained the injury in her second-round match at the Rome Open on 12 May, and the world number three has deemed the recovery time too tight to be fit for the 30 May-13 June Roland Garros. Simona Halep, the 2018 French Open champion, announced Friday she has withdrawn from this year’s tournament because she has failed to recover from …

Porsche Grand Prix: Simona Halep starts clay season with dominant win over Vondrousova
3 years, 8 months ago

Porsche Grand Prix: Simona Halep starts clay season with dominant win over Vondrousova

The Hindu  

Simona Halep returned from injury to start her clay-court season with a 6-1, 6-3 win over Marketa Vondrousova to reach the quarterfinals of the Porsche Grand Prix. The third-ranked Romanian was back on court for the first time since a shoulder injury forced her out of the Miami Open last month, and in only her second match since her straight-sets …

Simona Halep Targets Stuttgart Open Success on Return to Clay
3 years, 8 months ago

Simona Halep Targets Stuttgart Open Success on Return to Clay

News 18  

Former world number one Simona Halep said she has recovered from a right shoulder injury that forced her out of the Miami Open last month and is determined to kick off her European claycourt season with a long-awaited win at the Stuttgart Open. The Romanian pulled out of Miami, her first tournament since a quarter-final exit at the Australian Open …

Australian Open 2021: Simona Halep Rediscovers Touch to Win in Straight Sets
3 years, 10 months ago

Australian Open 2021: Simona Halep Rediscovers Touch to Win in Straight Sets

News 18  

An aggressive Simona Halep revived her stuttering Australian Open campaign Friday with a straight-sets demolition of Veronika Kudermetova in an ominous statement. Big-hitting Kudermetova loomed as a dangerous opponent, but it was Halep who blasted the Russian off the court in a much-needed confidence boost after she was pushed to the brink of elimination by local Alja Tomljanovic in the …

French Open 2020: Svitolina, Swiatek on guard against Roland Garros underdogs
4 years, 2 months ago

French Open 2020: Svitolina, Swiatek on guard against Roland Garros underdogs

Firstpost  

The Ukrainian third seed is the highest-ranked player left in the tournament and could be on a collision course with Iga Swiatek, the conqueror of 2018 champion and title favourite Simona Halep. Paris: Elina Svitolina must beware the trend of tumbling seeds at this year’s French Open when she takes on Argentine qualifier Nadia Podoroska on Tuesday for a place …

French Open: Halep praises 'unbelievable' teen Swiatek after loss - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

French Open: Halep praises 'unbelievable' teen Swiatek after loss - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Top seed Simona Halep made no excuses after going down tamely to Polish teenager Iga Swiatek in the fourth round of the French Open on Sunday, instead crediting her opponent's level of play in the 6-1 6-2 thrashing. “It was a little bit cold and I couldn't be at my best, but she played really well and her match was …

French Open: Halep punishes Anisimova to reach last 16
4 years, 2 months ago

French Open: Halep punishes Anisimova to reach last 16

The Hindu  

Top seed Simona Halep extracted brutal revenge on American teenager Amanda Anisimova with a 6-0, 6-1 victory to move ominously into the fourth round of the French Open on Friday. Anisimova caused a huge upset last year when she comfortably beat Romanian Halep, then the defending champion, in the quarterfinals, but could not reproduce that form as she received a …

I'm done for 2020, says Venus after French Open defeat
4 years, 2 months ago

I'm done for 2020, says Venus after French Open defeat

The Hindu  

American veteran Venus Williams said she will not play again this year after losing 6-4 6-4 in the first round of the French Open to Slovakia's Anna Karolina Schmiedlova on Sunday. The 40-year-old, playing in her 87th Grand Slam, fought hard but ultimately could find no way past her younger opponent as she suffered a third straight first-round loss at …

French Open 2020: Former champion Simona Halep in 2nd round, Venus Williams out
4 years, 2 months ago

French Open 2020: Former champion Simona Halep in 2nd round, Venus Williams out

India TV News  

Top-seeded Simona Halep won 10 straight games in beating Sara Sorribes Tormo 6-4, 6-0 to reach the second round of the French Open on Sunday and extend her winning streak to 15 matches. “I cannot celebrate much because I have to stay in the room, so I will have a bottle of water.” Wearing thick black leggings and a long-sleeved …

French Open: Birthday girl Simona Halep sails through after slow start - Tennis News - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

French Open: Birthday girl Simona Halep sails through after slow start - Tennis News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Romanian top seed Simona Halep started slowly before hitting top gear against Spaniard Sara Sorribes Tormo to celebrate her 29th birthday with a breezy 6-4 6-0 win in the French Open first round on Sunday. The former world number one, who won her maiden Grand Slam at Roland Garros in 2018, took her winning streak to 15, dating back to …

Unusual French Open Conditions Will Help Simona Halep, Says Martina Navratilova
4 years, 2 months ago

Unusual French Open Conditions Will Help Simona Halep, Says Martina Navratilova

News 18  

PARIS: The French Open’s rescheduled dates will work in favour of top-seeded Romanian Simona Halep, who is fresh and confident going into the claycourt Grand Slam in Paris, tennis great Martina Navratilova said on Saturday. “On cold and heavy days in Paris, it’s going to be very difficult for anyone to get the ball past Halep, who moves so well …

French Open 2020 Women's Singles preview: Favourable draw, spectacular form make Simona Halep firm favourite
4 years, 2 months ago

French Open 2020 Women's Singles preview: Favourable draw, spectacular form make Simona Halep firm favourite

Firstpost  

For nearly half a year, any and all tennis action was completely off the table, as we collectively dealt with the devastating effects of the coronavirus pandemic. The 2016 French Open semi-finalist does have a fairly open draw though, with the first real sign of trouble likely to come in the third round, where she could face 2009 French Open …

Perfect prep: Simona Halep takes 14-match win streak to French Open
4 years, 2 months ago

Perfect prep: Simona Halep takes 14-match win streak to French Open

India TV News  

Two months of physical training. “We’ve been, for a while, on clay," he said, "and you get more used the bounce, with the angles, and I hope this will be an advantage for her.” Another possible edge for Halep: She didn’t play the recently concluded U.S. Open, having decided against traveling overseas due to health concerns amid the pandemic. At …

Halep eyes second French Open title and top ranking
4 years, 2 months ago

Halep eyes second French Open title and top ranking

The Hindu  

World number two Simona Halep stands out as the clear favourite to win this year's rescheduled French Open, bucking a recent trend of wide open women's singles draws at Grand Slams. Romanian Halep has been in red-hot form and the absence of top-ranked Australian Ash Barty, who won her maiden Grand Slam in Paris last year, and U.S. Open champion …

Injured Pliskova remains hopeful of quick turnaround before French Open
4 years, 3 months ago

Injured Pliskova remains hopeful of quick turnaround before French Open

The Hindu  

Karolina Pliskova said she hopes to be ready in time for next week's French Open after pulling out of the Italian Open final with an injury on Monday to hand Simona Halep the title. I really want to be 100 per cent ready because if I want to go far in a Grand Slam, that's two weeks of tennis,” Pliskova …

Italian Open 2020: Simona Halep wins first title in Rome after Karolina Pliskova retires injured
4 years, 3 months ago

Italian Open 2020: Simona Halep wins first title in Rome after Karolina Pliskova retires injured

Firstpost  

World number two Halep, 28, was competing in her third Rome WTA final, having finished runner-up in 2017 and 2018 on the clay at the Foro Italico. Rome: Top seed Simona Halep won her first Italian Open title on Monday after defending champion Karolina Pliskova retired while trailing 6-0, 2-1 in Monday’s final. Pliskova, the second seed, was playing with …

Halep claims Rome title after Pliskova retires with injury - Tennis news
4 years, 3 months ago

Halep claims Rome title after Pliskova retires with injury - Tennis news

The Hindu  

Top seed Simona Halep gave her French Open preparations a boost when she claimed the Italian Open in Rome on Monday after second seed Karolina Pliskova retired from the final with injury when she was down 6-0, 2-1. Victory gave Halep her first title in Rome and her third consecutive title of the year after wins in Dubai -- before …

Italian Open: Simona Halep beats Garbine Muguruza, reaches final
4 years, 3 months ago

Italian Open: Simona Halep beats Garbine Muguruza, reaches final

The Hindu  

Chasing her first title in Rome, top-seeded Simona Halep reached her third Italian Open final after beating Garbine Muguruza 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, on Sunday to improve her record in tennis’ restart to 9-0. After the tour’s five-month break due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Romanian returned by raising another trophy in Prague last month. READ | In the men’s semifinals …

Italian Open 2020: Simona Halep reaches Rome semi-finals after Yulia Putintseva retires
4 years, 3 months ago

Italian Open 2020: Simona Halep reaches Rome semi-finals after Yulia Putintseva retires

Firstpost  

Halep was ahead 6-2, 2-0 when Putintseva decided she was in too much pain to continue - having already taken an off-court medical timeout between sets. Rome: Top-seeded Simona Halep became the first semifinalist at the Italian Open when Kazakh opponent Yulia Putintseva retired midway through their match due to a lower back injury Saturday. Putintseva also reached the US …

Italian Open: Simona Halep Reaches Rome Semis after Putintseva Retires
4 years, 3 months ago

Italian Open: Simona Halep Reaches Rome Semis after Putintseva Retires

News 18  

ROME: Less than two weeks after getting defaulted from the U.S. Open, Novak Djokovic lost his cool again midway through a 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 win over German qualifier Dominik Koepfer in the Italian Open quarterfinals Saturday. Aiming for his fifth title in Rome, Djokovic’s semifinal opponent will be Casper Ruud, who eliminated local favorite Matteo Berrettini 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 in …

Italian Open 2020: Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal enter quarter-final; Simona Halep, Karolina Pliskova also through to last eight
4 years, 3 months ago

Italian Open 2020: Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal enter quarter-final; Simona Halep, Karolina Pliskova also through to last eight

Firstpost  

Nadal proved too strong for 25th-ranked Lajovic, who had valiantly but vainly launched a fightback after trailing 4-0 in the second set to the Spaniard. Rome: World No 1 Novak Djokovic and defending champion Rafael Nadal welcomed the decision to allow a limited number of fans to watch the Italian Open as the top men’s seeds advanced to the quarter-finals …

Simona Halep advances in Rome despite sluggish start
4 years, 3 months ago

Simona Halep advances in Rome despite sluggish start

The Hindu  

Top seed Simona Halep overcame a couple of hiccups in her first match at the Italian Open in Rome to beat wildcard Jasmine Paolini 6-3 6-4 to move into the third round on Wednesday. World number two Halep, who had skipped the U.S. Open due to COVID-19 concerns and opted to stay in Europe and practice on the claycourts ahead …

Simona Halep wins 21st WTA title at Prague Open - Tennis News
4 years, 4 months ago

Simona Halep wins 21st WTA title at Prague Open - Tennis News

The Hindu  

Top-seeded Simona Halep defeated third-seeded Elise Mertens 6-2, 7-5 in the Prague Open final on Sunday to claim her 21st WTA title. The second-ranked Romanian broke Mertens for a 6-5 lead in the final set before converting her first match point to win her second title this year after the Dubai Championships in February. 23-ranked Mertens jumped to a 2-0 …

Simona Halep Sets up Final Date with Third Seed Elise Mertens at Prague Open
4 years, 4 months ago

Simona Halep Sets up Final Date with Third Seed Elise Mertens at Prague Open

News 18  

Romanian top seed Simona Halep beat compatriot Irina-Camelia Begu in straight sets in the semi-finals of the Prague Open on Saturday to set up a final with third seed Elise Mertens of Belgium. Halep was broken three times in the first set but managed to win the tiebreak before Begu, who finished her quarter-final match earlier in the day, ran …

Halep sets up final clash with Mertens at Prague Open
4 years, 4 months ago

Halep sets up final clash with Mertens at Prague Open

The Hindu  

Romanian top seed Simona Halep beat compatriot Irina-Camelia Begu in straight sets in the semi-finals of the Prague Open on Saturday to set up a final with third seed Elise Mertens of Belgium. Halep was broken three times in the first set but managed to win the tiebreak before Begu, who finished her quarter-final match earlier in the day, ran …

Prague Open: Top Seed Simona Halep Eases Past Magdalena Frech into Semis
4 years, 4 months ago

Prague Open: Top Seed Simona Halep Eases Past Magdalena Frech into Semis

News 18  

Top-seeded Simona Halep cruised past lucky loser Magdalena Frech 6-2, 6-0 to advance to the semifinals of the Prague Open on Friday. Third-seeded Elise Mertens beat wild card Eugenie Bouchard 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 to set up a semifinal against Kristyna Pliskova. Pliskova advanced after Ana Bogdan retired due to a left foot injury while leading 5-2 in the opening set …

Prague Open 2020: Simona Halep breezes past qualifier Magdalena Frech to seal semi-final berth
4 years, 4 months ago

Prague Open 2020: Simona Halep breezes past qualifier Magdalena Frech to seal semi-final berth

Firstpost  

Halep needed only 59 minutes to beat the 22-year-old Pole 6-2, 6-0 in what was her first convincing win at tournament following two tight three-setters. Top seed Simona Halep cruised to the WTA Prague Open semi-finals after seeing off Poland’s qualifier Magdalena Frech in two sets on another scorching day Friday. The reigning Wimbledon champion needed only 59 minutes to …

Prague Open: Simona Halep recovers from opening set loss to reach quarter-final; Eugenie Bouchard beats Tamara Zidansek
4 years, 4 months ago

Prague Open: Simona Halep recovers from opening set loss to reach quarter-final; Eugenie Bouchard beats Tamara Zidansek

Firstpost  

Simona Halep next faces Magdalena Frech after the 174th-ranked Pole defeated Arantxa Rus 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 to make her first career quarter-final. Prague: Top-seeded Simona Halep came from a set down to defeat Barbora Krejcikova 3-6, 7-5, 6-2 and reach the quarterfinals of the Prague open on Thursday. “I just stayed focused for every ball I played.” The second-ranked Halep …

Top-seeded Simona Halep Reaches Prague Open Quarter-finals
4 years, 4 months ago

Top-seeded Simona Halep Reaches Prague Open Quarter-finals

News 18  

Top-seeded Simona Halep came from a set down to defeat Barbora Krejcikova 3-6, 7-5, 6-2 and reach the quarterfinals of the Prague open on Thursday. Down 2-0 in the final set, Halep replied by winning six consecutive games, converting her first match point when the 118th-ranked Krejcikova double-faulted. The second-ranked Halep needed six set points in the second set to …

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