Simona Halep has won two Grand Slam titles in her illustrious career but today’s first-round win at a WTA 125 tournament in Hong Kong will forever hold a special place in the Romanian’s heart. The former world No. 1 scored a 6-2 4-6 6-4 victory over Arina Rodionova, marking her first victory since August 2022 and since the devastating doping ban.
In a message shared on X, Halep expressed her emotions, saying:
Words cannot describe the feeling of being out there on court competing – and winning my first match after such a long period – in the sport I love.