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“I Was Emotionally Exhausted”: Simona Halep Opens up on Her Disappointing Season
2021 was quite a challenge for the two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep. Not just professionally but personally too. But now, following her withdrawal from the WTA Linz Open semifinals, Halep has concluded this season. And so, she briefly reflected on the gives and takes of the past year while looking forward to 2022.
Firstly, Halep shared how the loss of her beloved Auntie affected her emotionally during the start of the season. She then opened about the injuries she suffered throughout the year. In the end, the Romanian star revealed her expectations from the coming season.
About her Aunt, Halep wrote, “It was the toughest moment for me, and it took me a while to accept it. But I understood in the end that this is life, and we must overcome heartache and stay strong.”
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Simona Halep on the ‘incredibly challenging’ 2021 season
To begin with, the former World No.1 called 2021 an “incredibly challenging” year. Besides, while Halep dealt with personal loss, she also suffered the first severe injury in her career. As a result, she missed her “beloved” French Open and couldn’t defend her Wimbledon title.
“I was emotionally exhausted for a long period of time, and then I started to suffer some little injuries until the big one came, the calf injury in Rome. I didn’t know how to manage it because I had never faced something like that before,” Halep wrote on Twitter.
Tennis – WTA 500 – Stuttgart Open – Porsche-Arena, Stuttgart, Germany – April 22, 2021 Romania’s Simona Halep reacts during her round of 16 match against Czech Republic’s Marketa Vondrousova Pool via REUTERS/Thomas Kienzle
Accordingly, Halep’s confidence took a hit, and she started to question her ability to rise again. However, she overcame all those challenges and expressed her proud moment.
“Today, I feel confident that I will play well again,” Halep added. “And, with hard work, I will create some great moments on the court.”
— Simona Halep (@Simona_Halep) November 11, 2021
From here on, the Romanian star is looking forward to the holidays before she begins grinding for 2022. Given her fearless personality, fans feel confident about a roaring comeback from her next season.
Halep expresses gratitude to her team
At the end of the long tweet, Halep thanked every involved in her professional and personal journey. It included ex-coach Darren Cahill, coach Daniel Collins, new coach Adrian Marcu, physios, family, friends, and husband.
Sep 1, 2021; Flushing, NY, USA; Simona Halep of Romania reacts after beating Kristina Kucova of Slovakia (not pictured) on day three of the 2021 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Interestingly, Halep also got married in 2021, starting a new chapter in life. Likewise, the Romanian star would aim to build a new and commanding form on the WTA Tour in 2022.
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