First of all, it must be said that at the Miami Open four Romanians were accepted into the draw: Sorana Cîrstea (22 WTA), Ana Bogdan (65 WTA), Jaqueline Cristian (82 WTA) and Simona Halep (unranked).
Simona Halep played her last match on August 29, 2022, at the US Open, in the first round
The first three reached the list of participants due to the places occupied in the world hierarchy, while Halep benefited from a wild-card (no – invitation) received from the organizers. In the same situation as Simona are also three other heavy names in women's tennis: Emma Răducanu (250 WTA), Venus Williams (487 WTA) and Caroline Wozniacki (204 WTA).
Returning to Romanian sportswomen, Sorana Cîrstea (34 years old on April 7) benefits from the status of top seed, thanks to the place occupied in the WTA ranking. As a result, he will advance directly to the second round. Therefore, a match with Simona Halep on the first day of the tournament is impossible, but it would not be out of the question that “Sori” and “Simo” come face to face in the second round in what would be a fantastic duel for tennis lovers in the country.
According to Eurosport, the draw, which will determine the route for the Miami Open, will take place on Sunday, March 17. Simona Halep will then play, on Tuesday, March 19, in the first round. Here, “Simo” should have an accessible match, given that, in addition to Sorana Cîrstea, top seed, other stars in the same situation. We are talking about Swiatek, Sabalenka, Gauff, Rybakina, Pegula, Jabeur or Ostapenko, all of whom will debut directly in the second round.
30,050
of dollars will receive Simona Halep for her presence on the Miami Open draw, in the first round.
Halep at the Miami Open
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2021 Round III
2019 Semi-Finals
2018 Round III
2017 Quarters
2016 Quarters
2015 Semi-Finals
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