Simona Halep (30 years old, 26 WTA) qualified for the semi-finals of the Indian Wells tournament after an unprecedented match against the athlete from Croatia, Petra Martic (31 years old, 79 WTA), score 6-1, 6-1 .
Simona Halep revealed the name of the fan who accompanies her to all tournaments. “It comes everywhere in the world”
Simo had the support of the Romanians in this match as well. The tricolor flag has also made its presence felt in California. Among the fans of our champion was George , the most faithful supporter of the athlete from Constanța.
Halep didn’t miss the opportunity to thank her at the end, especially since he doesn’t miss any of our athlete’s matches. When she was told that the tricolor flag was flying in the stands, which reminded her of Romania, the champion replied:
” Actually, that supporter, George, comes everywhere with me in the world. I want to thank him for supporting me on all meridians” , said Halep, at the flash-interview at the end .
VIDEO with Simona Halep after qualifying for the semi-finals at Indian Wells
What made you so dangerous?”. Simona Halep, the first reaction after qualifying for the semifinals at Indian Wells
The athlete from Constanța excited in the 53 minutes that the game lasted and at the end she was praised even by the reporter to whom she gave a flash-interview.
“Simona, 53 minutes, the same as in 2015. You didn’t do anything wrong today. What made you so dangerous? You played spectacular tennis” , was the reporter’s reply, while Simona smiled widely.
“Yes, it was a very good match. I think I played my best tennis this year. And that makes me super happy. I knew it would be a tough match against her. In 2018 it was a much longer and more difficult match.
Today I felt very good, I had a mission and I wanted to be focused on what I had to do and I think I executed the plan well” , said Halep.
