Simona Halep world number 3 has elevated the world level of women’s tennis in recent seasons after she was ranked among the world’s best tennis players.
Throughout his career to date, the Romanian national has won 22 titles, including the two Grand Slam titles he won at the 2018 French Open and the 2019 Wimbledon.
Recently, the world number 3 expressed his desire to win an Olympic gold medal and aims to compete in this prestigious sporting event by 2024. He also hopes to lead his country in the Fed Cup and, for him, to become a figure who can make Romania proud at the event. international sport is important.
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“I gave everything I had in the Fed Cup, my dream is to win the trophy and said it was possible, we have a strong team.” I will not give up on winning a third Grand Slam title, but I will put the Fed Cup title ahead of him,” explained Halep.
“Yes, ahead of him, the Olympic gold medal.”
The former world No.1’s admission that she will prioritize an Olympic gold medal over a third Grand Slam title indicates her desire to win by representing her country.
“It is very important to carry my country’s name. I will fight hard for a positive result and make it smell good. My plan is to play in the 2024 Olympics and someday captain the Fed Cup team. It doesn’t have to be after I retire, I can be captain as long as I live my career. So it will be an honor for me,” added Simona Halep.
Reflecting on the 2021 season, the 29-year-old competed in the Australian Open but lost to US tennis star Serena Williams in the quarter-finals. After that, he has yet to play another competitive match and will appear at the Miami Open this week.
Meanwhile, tennis player seeded third at the Miami Open, Halep received a bye in the first round and will start his campaign by competing against French national Caroline Garcia or a qualifier. In the third round, he has the potential to meet the young American tennis player as well as the 31st seed, Cori Gauff.
