Simona prepared the match exceptionally well and had the perfect tactics for a player like Bouchard. Much more physically solid, the Canadian prefers to close the points quickly, but the Romanian did not offer her many such chances.
Halep drove her opponent to the corners of the court with aggressive balls, opening up angles from which she could hit decisively. He thus achieved several extremely spectacular points, practically bringing the audience to their feet with executions of a great champion!
The Tournament of Champions continues on Tuesday at Digi Sport, with the matches from the White Group. Maria Sharapova – Caroline Wozniacki and Petra Kvitova – Agnieszka Radwanska will be live on Digi Sport 2 no earlier than 14:30.
Simona will play the next match on Wednesday, against the leader of the world ranking, Serena Williams.
