Halep Qualifies to Join Serena at WTA Finals in Singapore

September 4, 2015 | By New York Tennis Magazine Staff
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Simona Halep, the number two-ranked player in the world, has officially qualified for the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore, presented by SC Global, the WTA's year-end event that boasts a $7-million purse and which will take place at the Singapore Sports Hub from Oct. 25-Nov. 1.

“Congratulations to Simona for once again qualifying for the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global,” said Stacey Allaster, WTA chairman and CEO. “Simona has backed up last year’s breakout season with yet another stellar year on the Road to Singapore. Her exciting tennis inspires fans across the globe—especially those from her home country of Romania—to support her on court. We are thrilled to once again welcome her to Singapore and bring those fans along for the ride, whether at the Singapore Sports Hub or on TV in their homes."

This will be Halep's second time playing the WTA Finals. She made it all the way to the final last year, taking out Serena Williams in the round robin (then finishing runner-up to Serena).

“I am so happy to have qualified for the WTA Finals in Singapore again, as it has been one of my goals for this year,” said Halep. “Last year at the WTA Finals I had a great result, reaching the final and beating Serena in the group stage, and I will try my best to do even better this year. I have had a great season so far with many fans supporting me around the world and I hope to see many more fans this October in Singapore.”

 


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