Patrick Mouratoglou and Simona Halep can face each other for the first time after the Romanian publicly disowned her former coach, whom she considers guilty for the nightmare she went through. The two are in Miami, our athlete to return to the playing field, while the French instructor as coach of Holger Rune, engaged in the men's competition.
Simona Halep and Patrick Mouratoglou are in Miami. Photo Getty images
The Romanian's former technician posted a photo on social networks with a gorgeous view, and the location is Miami. So it is very likely that the two will see each other at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, the place where the competition will be held, between March 19-31. The casual reunion would not be to Simona Halep's liking. The proof of this is that the athlete took the decision the other day to delete all the pictures on social networks that she had with Patrick Mouratoglou, a gesture that clearly shows that the technician no longer exists for her.
Cold relationship after giving him the contaminated supplement
The relationship between Simona Halep and her former coach is cold after the doping scandal. Patrick Mouratoglou is considered guilty because he gave the athlete from Constanța the contaminated supplement that led to the suspension from the circuit.
Although Halep wouldn't want to meet him, she told her former coach that she can't wait to see her. “Of course I followed the situation day by day. I am very, very relieved for her because the truth has finally prevailed. Having her back is also fantastic for women's tennis. I can't wait to see her play and I'm sure a lot of people are waiting for this moment too”Mouratoglou told the American press.
Will avoid the favorites in tonight's draw
The draw for the women's draw at the Miami Open will take place on Sunday, from 19.00 (Romania time), when Simona Halep will find out her opponent in the first round. As the favorites of the contest will enter the 2nd round, the Romanian will avoid the most fit players, including Sorana Cîrstea. However, it may come across other big names, with Angelique Kerber, Paula Badosa, Naomi Osaka, Shuai Zhang, Shelby Rogers, Daria Saville, Emma Răducanu, Venus Williams and Caroline Wozniacki also receiving wild cards from the organizers.
