Simona Halep (30 years old, 15th place WTA) managed to defeat Beatriz Haddad Maia (26 years old, 24th place WTA), on Sunday, score 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 , in the final of the category tournament WTA 1000 from Toronto (Canada).
Patrick Mouratoglou (52 years old) was with our athlete in the last act at the Rogers Cup. The French coach posted, after the success of his student, a message on social networks.
“First of all, I want to warmly thank the incredible Romanian fans in the stands, who encouraged Simona during a week that ended with a victory. I have never seen such a people, who supported their champion so strongly, in everyone.
Secondly, I want to thank the team members who were with Simona these days.
Thirdly, I want to congratulate Simona. You’ve been an incredible competitor all week and you’ve shown once again why you have a relentless career. Once again, it is an honor to be with you. It’s our first title together and it’s a big one, with 18 of the top 20 WTA players at the start. It means a lot and makes us want more. On Monday, you’ll be back in the Top 10, a new milestone. Congratulations!” wrote Patrick Mouratoglou on Instagram .
PHOTO Simona Halep, attacked by fans and protected by bodyguards. Mouratoglou: “Only Romanians, please”
After the final in Toronto, when she came out of the locker room , Simona had a pleasant surprise. Many Romanians, residents of Toronto, who were present at the final, but also at the tournament, waited for our champion for an autograph and photo session.
Halep seemed moved by this surprise and tried to please everyone, especially since there were not only Romanians in the area. To deal with the crowd, bodyguards stepped in to protect Halep. Even Patrick Mouratoglou, her coach, said at one point: “Only Romanians, please!”.
