Simona Halep is extremely dubious about her participation in the US Open given the current Coronavirus pandemic. However, the Romanian sensation left the door open to play the American major and she will decide after playing in Prague. The prediction is still that Simona will decide not to compete, but time will tell.
Halep and the US Open
During a recent interview with Reuters, Simona commented:
“I will decide after this tournament for sure. I need to get a feeling, I need to see what changes they are gonna make with traveling and stuff. And then I will be able to decide, take the final decision. My priority is my health, the mental part and I don’t want to stress myself for anything. My final decision, when I take it, will be based on these.”
The Us Open has already lost some top players such as the world no.1 Ashleigh Barty, Alina Svitolina and Kiki Bertens.
PREDICTION. Simona Halep vs. Polona Hercog
Halep in 2
The world no.2 is currently in Prague where she will face Polona Hercog in the 1st round. Simona Halep and Polona Hercog played each other twice. The head to head is 2-0 for Halep. The last time that they locked horns, Simona Halep won 6-1 4-6 6-3 in the 3rd round in Eastbourne (Nature Valley International) in June 2019.
The pick for Tennis Tonic is Simona Halep that should win in 2 sets.
Regarding the initial odds of bet365, Simona Halep is the pick to win this match.
Simona Halep -> 1.14
Polona Hercog -> 5.50
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Simona Halep in 2020
Ranked world no.2, Halep played her last match on the 22nd of February when she defeated Elena Rybakina 3-6 6-3 7-65 in the final in Dubai to win her 20th career title.
Presently, this year Simona has a 10-2 win-loss record. Simona clinched 1 title in Dubai.
Polona Hercog in 2020
Currently the world no.46, Polona played her last match on the 3rd of August when she lost to Elisabetta Cocciaretto 7-61 6-3 in the 1st round in Palermo.
