Simona Halep (ranked 18th WTA) qualified for the semifinals of the Transylvania Opentournament , after a quick victory over compatriot Jaqueline Cristian (ranked 105th WTA), score 6-1, 6-1 , live on Digi Sport 2 .
The main favorite of the tournament never lost serve and made 5 of the 12 break chances she had.
Jaqueline Cristian committed 46 unforced errors, and Simona Halep only 14. The ratio of direct winning shots was 8-7 for Jaqueline Cristian.
VIDEO The last point of the Simona Halep – Jaqueline Cristian confrontation
It’s about the game, not about the opponent. I tried to give everything today. I was happy to be on the pitch. I treated my back last night and this morning, I did physiotherapy sessions. I feel much better good and I’m happy that I reached the semi-finals here, in Cluj.
I felt some pain when I hit the lapel, but I’m used to these pains, I know how to handle them. I forgot about the pain and enjoyed tennis. I’m proud of what I showed today, it was a difficult match, against a difficult opponent. She is strong and has a bright future in tennis.
I’ve worked a lot on my service with the coaches, it’s about trust . I served stronger. At this level, it is always difficult to play and serve against strong opponents. Let’s hope I can continue to serve like this, because it helps me.
I am glad that I have the best coaches in Romania in my team. They are wonderful people and I feel great with them, they give me confidence and I think that is the most important thing for a player. When you always smile you have the chance to play better and better. I want to thank them”, said Simona Halep, immediately after the end of the match.
Halep: “I play better when I’m under pressure”
In the semifinals at the Transylvania Open, Simona Halep will face the winner of the Emma Răducanu – Marta Kostyuk match, which is being broadcast on Digi Sport 2.
“First of all, it’s a joy to be able to play in the semifinals here. Always when I played at home there was extra pressure and it’s not easy. But it seems to motivate me more when I’m under pressure and I play better. With Kostyuk I played Not long ago, it will be a difficult match. I haven’t played Emma, ​​she’s very new to the circuit, she did a great performance at the US Open. I just want to enjoy the match and I’ll give my best to whoever I play to win” , said Simona Halep.
- Simona Halep (30 years old) has not won a WTA tournament since September 2020, when she won on clay in Rome. Constanțanca, former world leader, has 22 WTA singles titles.