Simona Halep is a joke at Roland Garros . The 27-year-old Romanian explained why she feels old before today’s match with Amanda Anisimova
Simona Halep Roland Garros | The joke made by our champion at the press conference
Simona Halep is also in shape at the press conferences at Roland Garros. Before the match in the quarters, the Romanian joked about the age difference with her opponent, Amanda Anisimova . The 17-year-old American is the youngest player in the WTA top 100.
“I feel old. Very old… It’s not easy to play against an opponent 10 years younger than me ,” said Simona Halep.
The victories in the first rounds gave confidence to Simona, who is convinced that she can defend her title in Paris.
The first two or three matches are harder in a Grand Slam, and if you overcome them, you feel better. I feel better now, but every match is difficult at this level” , said Simona Halep.
Two years have passed since Halep’s last defeat at Roland Garros.