"I want to thank Romania for everything it has given me so far. I hope this trophy is the beginning of a new generation of champions. I don't want to leave this scene, it's too beautiful. Thank you and my heart is with you" - a very emotional Simona Halep.
📽: Digi Sport
Steffi getting emotional talking about her mother 🥺 and then talking about the moment she saw Simona's dad crying as she walked on the court yesterday.
Simona pulled over by the police in Bucharest. "You have exceeded the speed limit on serve. We have proof here. We do not give you points, because gained enough in Paris. We wish you all the best" 😂😂😂
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Andreea talked about playing Iga and put in context what she needs to do next: "It was a blessing, I am happy it happened, I realize how the level is out there. I gave 100% and it scared me a bit that this was the score after I did everything that I could." 1/2
OFFICIAL 🛑
Simona Halep will be present Wednesday, the 19th of July, on the National Arena in Bucharest to show her Wimbledon trophy 😍
The entry is free and the event will start at 19. (The event was initiated by the Romanian Federation)
BE THERE, ROMANIA 🇹🇩🇹🇩🇹🇩
Simona says that after the US Open a new project with the help of the Romanian tennis federation will emerge. They will go around the country in search of talented kids for an academy. 👏
The next goal for Simona Halep will be an Olimpic medal. Says she'll play all three categories to be sure to win a one 😂
Also, she was officially promised to be the Romanians flag bearer at the Tokyo Olimpic Games.
Andreea on what she told Iga at the net: "I have no words, but she’s the best, for sure. I even told her that I am proud of her and of the woman she became now."
Emma Raducanu on possible playing Simona: It’s very far ahead, but playing Simona would be amazing. It would be a real test to see where I am against a true champion. She is one of my idols, just watching her play here is a great experience for me.
Simona had quite a welcoming back to Romania. Today she spoke in front of a room full of journalists.
On Wednesday, she will speak in front of thousands of Romanians who will chant her name in adoration ❤
Our favourite duo is back 🥳
Emma Raducanu and Gabi Ruse will play an exhibition match on November 28th at The Royal Albert Hall, in London.
Information confirmed by Gabi's PR manager, Andrei Nourescu.
Great seeing ex-players share insights and their experiences. Here's Konta on Simona:
"I remember playing her, I was like - I have to be prepared to play long points-. I played her on grass, clay, hard, all surfaces. None of them were easy at me".
Simona just confirmed she will get vaccinated with the 3rd dose as soon as she finished her season. Put this into perspective while others still think the vaccine is not safe enough for them.
Simona has returned home, and like normal the press is waiting for her. She talked about how worried she is about the COVID situation in Romania and wishes people to get vaccinated. And says she came home rather than go to Moscow because it is more comfortable
Source: Digi Sport
It's a sensitive subject, but we should have learned already not to mix tennis (or any sport for that matter) with politics. "For those who were different today, next time you come to a tennis court please respect it, it's far too special for these kinds of things" 📽️: wtatv
“the ITIA brought an ABP charge only after its expert group learned my identity, causing two out of three to suddenly change their opinion in favor of ITIA’s allegations”.
Kinda says it all
Simona Halep statement:
Today, a tribunal under the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme announced a tentative decision in my case. The last year has been the hardest match of my life, and unfortunately my fight continues. I have devoted my life to the beautiful game of tennis. I take
Emma Raducanu on being back to play in Romania: 100% I will be coming back to tournaments. I will make sure that those tournaments here will take a big priority in my calendar because they do mean a lot to me.
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"Thank you so much for coming in such big numbers. It's a special moment to enjoy this 🏆 together. It's extraordinary to be receiving so much love from you ❤
We need to believe in ourselves. It's the only way to achieve things" - Romania's source of inspiration: Simona Halep
Now we know what Ana and Emma were talking about here. They were bonding over a common passion.
"We were talking about Formula 1, we are both fans of F1 and Daniel Ricciardo."
Emma Raducanu on facing Marta Kostyuk: Marta is a great opponent, she destroyed me in juniors every single time. She is a great mover, a great athlete. The matchup is going to be pretty different because we have both come a long way.
Darren Cahill on the heartbreak moments Simona has gone through and how much he has pushed her.
At the end, the thing that took Simona to no1 was a big hug and an "I love you".