Simona Halep (32 years old) lived her second life at the Miami Open, as noted by American journalists. Even though she was defeated in the match with Paula Badosa (Spain, 26 years old, 80 WTA), this failure was the sweetest in Simona's career, and Adevărul explained here what we are left with after this match that marked the Romanian's return to the circuit .
Simona Halep
After the confrontation with Badosa, very relaxed, the 32-year-old from Constanta gave an extensive interview to Gabriel Morariu, the Digi Sport representative in Miami. During the discussion, Halep also talked about her former coach, Darren Cahill (58 years old), present at the Miami Open.
What did Simona Halep say?
*He is a special man and he was not just a coach. He is also a friend of mine. He saw it. His unconditional support was sensational. I want to thank him on this way for being by my side. He supported me publicly, but also in private. Of course, he also came to the match (no – the game with Paula Badosa). He is a special man and I am very glad that, after my whole career, I could have a man like him by my side. Of course we'll be friends even after tennis.
Romania at Miami Open, first round
*Halep (unranked) – Badosa (80 WTA)
6-1, 4-6, 3-6
*Jaqueline Cristian (82 WTA) – Parry (54 WTA)
6-7, 2-6
*Ana Bogdan (66 WTA) – Siniakova (42 WTA)
2-6, 4-6
Sorana Cîrstea (24 WTA), top seed, will debut directly in the second round, where she will meet
on Sloane Stephens (41 WTA), Friday, after 17.00 (Digi Sport 2).
