Tennis News: First seed Simona Halep made her way to the first top of the season at the Dubai Tennis Championships after slaughtering Jennifer Brady.
Simona Halep is a Romanian tennis player ended the impressive journey of US qualifier, Brady by picking a landslide victory 6-2, 6-0 in the semifinals.
“It feels much better than the previous matches and I play really well. Besides, Everything went according to my plan. Then I feel the ball well also feel I have played the best match since I arrived here, “said Halep.
Champion in Dubai in the 2015 season, Halep won the previous two matches against Brady, but both matches were challenging, including the first round match at the Australian Open last month.
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But in Dubai this time, Halep defeated Brady without many obstacles after competing for just 62 minutes.
“It is truly an honor and a golden opportunity to be able to play the last match of a tournament. I competed for another title, so I felt relaxed also focused and I really want it, “added Halep.
World number 2 Halep was impressive throughout the match, including winning three quarters of his first serve and only facing two break points, both of which he secured.
Halep finished the match by producing 16 winners and only making 8 unforced errors only, while Brady, who beat three top 20 players in a row on his way to the semifinals, was prevented by 14 unforced errors he made and only produced 2 winners.
Now, Halep will meet a Kazakh who is heating up, Elena Rybakina for her title.
“It’s amazing to see what Rybakina has done this season. I saw a little in a few games, “added Halep.
“He has a powerful service and I have to pay attention to my return and play like this time, which is confident, aggressive when there are opportunities, and keep fighting. That is the best thing that can be done for now.”
Previously, In fact Simona Halep Didn’t Let Aryna Sabalenka Step Into Semifinals In Dubai. In order to advance to his first final since winning Wimbledon in July last season, Halep will face Jennifer Brady for the second time in the past month and Halep defeated Brady in the first round of the Australian Open in two straight sets.
“It’s been great to be in the semifinals of this tournament again. I like the condition and very happy to play in Dubai. and I just want to enjoy it and take the chance to win other matches. I know the next match will be fierce. We met in Melbourne and it was not easy at all,” said Halep.
