Simona Halep retired in the month of February from tennis, failing to return to a high level after the doping in which she was involved. But even though it came out of the spotlight, the former athlete continues to be honored in the world of tennis.
Simona Halep had magical moments on the slag from Madrid. Photo EPA EFE
The Spanish publication Marca, quoted by Eurosport, dedicated a large material, in which it calls it “a female tennis legend” And he celebrates his extraordinary performances, especially the connection he had with the Madrid tournament. “Withdraw a female tennis legend”the Iberian journalists, who recalled the 15 -year -old career of the Romanian, have titled a career in which he won 24 WTA titles, two Grand Slam trophies and 64 weeks in the world ranking leader.
Two victories at Madrid
Simona Halep had a special relationship with the tournament from Caja Mágica, sponsored by Ion Țiriac, where she triumphed twice (2016 and 2017), performance made by her and Serena Williams, and lost two other finals (2014 and 2019). With 30 victories, the former sportswoman is the second most successful players in the history of Mutua Madrid Open, after Petra Kvitova.
The brand reviews the career of Simona from the age of the junior, continuing with the ascension to the world of world tennis and ending with its withdrawal from the tennis court. Not only the trophies are praised by the Spanish, but also “consistency and determination” who defined his career.
Will play “the match of life with the same skill
“To reach the world number 1 is a huge achievement. To keep yourself there for so long places you in an extremely select club”, I write the Iberian journalists, who describe Simona Halep as a
“Queen and legend that has definitely entered history due the decision to withdraw: It’s a hard time, but I’m reconciled with my choice. I gave everything I had tennis and now is the time for a new chapter. “
Brand ends the item in an exciting note: “The double champion from Mutua Madrid Open will play with the same skill and his following match: the one of life.”
