Simona Halep (28 years old, 2 WTA) generated waves of sympathy not only in Romania when she won the tournament at Roland Garros, but also among the group of former opponents in the circuit.
Some of them have almost always remained with her, although it is said that in women’s tennis there are no friendships, only front relationships or relationships of interest during tournaments.
Hantuchova: “You can’t imagine how much I did it!”
Slovakian Daniela Hantuchova (37 years old, former WTA number 5), one of the most beautiful former players in the WTA, made a revelation that speaks volumes about her character and her altruism.
“I know I have to be neutral when I’m on TV, but after he won Roland Garros, I think everyone who loves tennis cried!
I cried the most! You can’t imagine how much I did! The fact that Simona ended up winning a Grand Slam trophy is such a happy moment in my life. I will never forget Simona’s victory!” said Daniela Hantuchova in the podcast she produces.
Hantuchova: “I’m Simona’s biggest fan”
The athlete from Poprad, 1.81 m tall, won more than 10 million dollars from tennis and won seven WTA tournaments.
Hantuchova even visited Simona in Constanța.The Slovak recalls what he felt during his short stay.
“It’s hard to describe what Simona means in Romania. I’m probably her biggest fan. When I visited her in Romania, I probably felt the best,”Hantuchova said.
Darren Cahill’s student and the athlete who in 2008 reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open have dueled four times in the circuit, all four victories going to Constanța.