To overtake Victoria Azarenka , Simona must defeat Maria Sharapova and win the trophy in Madrid. The player coached by Wim Fissettefailed to win a single set against the Russian in the two matches played so far. However, Halep played 10 career finals and won 7 of them.
“It will be a difficult match, because she is a good player, she knows how to handle finals. For me, it is the biggest final that I play in my career. I hope to keep calm, be relaxed and enjoy of the match ,” Halep said at the press conference.
Halep is counting on the support of the fans in the match against the Russian, world number 9. The Romanians encouraged her throughout the tournament, offering her a very important moral support.
“I thank them because they help me a lot, they always support me and come to all my matches. I feel good on the court now and I’m very happy that I have such great support in every match!”,said Simona Halep, who became a very important figure in the WTA circuit.
For the qualification to the final, Simona secured a check of 342,600 euros and 650 points in the WTA ranking. In the event of a victory in the last act, she will receive 698,720 euros and 1000 points.
