Tough luck for Simona Halep in Madrid after she received a rather tricky draw.
Halep’s draw and projected path
The Romanian will try to win her 3rd title in Madrid after her triumphs in 2016 and 2017. If Simona conquers this edition, she has the chance to become the world no.1 if Naomi Osaka will not reach the semifinal.
This is Halep’s projected path
R1 – Qualifier
R2 – Konta
R3 – Goerges
1/4 – Svitolina
1/2 – Osaka
Fin – Kvitova
Simona seems to be optimistic also because, as she said in the following interview, she likes to play on clay court and she also had some excellent results in Madrid.
.@Simona_Halep: “The clay court it’s my favorite”, ours too!😍✨🎾 #MMOPEN pic.twitter.com/wrwW4R4pvs
— Mutua Madrid Open (@MutuaMadridOpen) May 3, 2019