French Open 2018: Simona Halep beats Sloane Stephens to win maiden grand slam title
The Romanian Star, Simona Halep claims maiden Slam after three finals defeats and achieve her “dream” of winning a Grand Slam title, defeating blazing American Sloane Stephens 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 in a gruelling French Open final on Saturday.
After winning Grand Slam title she wrote- Words can’t describe how happy the last 24 hours have been for me. I’ve read so many messages & social media posts that’ve brought tears to my eyes that I can’t thank you enough. Sorry for a few bumps along the way but we finally got there Lots of love, Simo
Words can’t describe how happy the last 24 hours have been for me. I’ve read so many messages & social media posts that’ve brought tears to my eyes that I can’t thank you enough. Sorry for a few bumps along the way 🤷♀️🙄 but we finally got there!☺️💪 Lots of love, Simo ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Rzvs6fzN1Y
— Simona Halep (@Simona_Halep) June 10, 2018
Good things come to those who wait. @Simona_Halep earns her maiden Major title 3-6 6-4 6-1 over Sloane Stephens.
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 9, 2018
32e participation à un tournoi du Grand Chelem et tout premier titre Majeur ici à Roland-Garros ! #RG18
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As per reported in ESPN Simona cited that "when I started to win games, I said that last year it happened to me, same thing, I was set and a break up (against Jelena Ostapenko), and I lost the match," Halep said. "So I said there is a chance to come back and win it. So I believed in that and my game was more relaxed. I could make more things on court, and that's why I could win."
"She made more errors than she did in the first set. Simona realized that as well and was determined to keep the rallies longer. That's clay-court tennis, it's why it's so difficult to win this tournament. Mentally you have to be tough, physically you have to be strong; you need a little bit of luck", Halep's coach cited.
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First published: 10 June 2018, 16:14 IST