It’s been a week since Simona Halep’s huge win over Serena Williams (6-2, 6-2) in the Wimbledon final, but the praise continues to flow for our champion. Martina Navratilova claims that “Simo” is the best athlete in the women’s circuit.
“In the match a week ago, the difference was made by the physical preparation. Simona ran Serena until the American couldn’t breathe anymore! She literally suffocated her! Physically, she had no chance in the match with Simona.
I was really amazed by the way Simona Halep was able to run. I can say that I have come to the conclusion that she is the best athlete in the women’s circuit. The speed with which she moves is impressive,” Navratilova told the BBC.
What’s next for Simona Halep, after Wimbledon
After winning the second Grand Slam tournament of her career, at the All England Club, Simona Halep is heading to the hard courts. The WTA 4th place holder will participate in the Rogers Cup, Cincinnati and the US Open.
After the results recorded last season on hard, in Montreal, Cincinnati and the US Open, Simona Halep has 1495 points to defend. In order to be able to hope to return to the 1st place, Simo must repeat the performances of 2018 at the Rogers Cup and “Five”, but also go as far as possible at Flushing Meadows.
On the other hand, Simona will also need weaker results from the other three contenders for the first WTA position. Barty has 695 points to defend, Osaka 2002 points and Pliskova 550 points.
