Despite scattered displays of inconsistency and an uncharacteristic nine double faults, Halep managed to prevail in longer exchanges against the Brazilian southpaw. The World No. 15, as a result, is expected to rise to No. 6 in the WTA rankings on Monday.
Simona Halep previously enjoyed a seven-year-long stay inside the top 10 before injury woes disrupted her 2021 season. The Romanian revealed her goal at the start of the season of regaining her place amongst the best in the world. Having achieved that, she is now aiming for more.
Simona Halep entered 2022 contemplating retirement after an injury-laden 2021 season. However, a week-long training session at Patrick Mouratoglou’s academy rekindled her passion for tennis and she announced a coaching partnership with him soon after.
The former World No. 1 emphasized that the collaboration helped in reigniting her confidence in her potential.
Halep went on to express her gratitude for the massive support she received from the crowd throughout the week.
“There’s no time for celebration; I have another tournament to play” - Simona Halep
Simona Halep will head to Cincinnati this week to play her final tournament before the 2022 US Open, which begins on August 29. She has made three finals at the WTA 1000 event, but has failed to go all the way each time.
When asked during her presser about her plans to celebrate the victory in Toronto, the two-time Grand Slam champion revealed that she has little time for that.
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