There is so much misery these days for Simona Halep!
Seeded no.1 in Dubai, the Romanian had to endure her 3rd consecutive loss in 2016 to now face a humiliating 2-3 win-loss record in the season.
It was Ana Ivanovic to defeat the world no.3 in the Dubai opener 7-6 (2) 6-2 playing a really good match. The pivotal moment of the match was when Simona got too tight when she was 5-3 up in the first set. Eventually Ana won that set at the breaker to sail in the 2nd set.
Huge fight from Ivanovic and she takes the first-set tiebreak 7-2. First set was 1hr 18mins. Basti celebrates! pic.twitter.com/74afHfK9x9
— Reem Abulleil (@ReemAbulleil) February 17, 2016
Ivanovic. I am delighted
The Serbian Beauty commented “Honestly, I’m delighted. It was a great battle in the first set, and she’s such a great player and I really had to raise my game, which I think I did. It was not easy but I’m really thrilled to be through.”
Next vs. Strycova
Ana will play Strycova for a place in the 3rd round. Head to head 3-0 for Ana.
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| ANA IN ACTION |
