Simona Halep, born on September 27, 1991, in Romania, is a former world No. 1 tennis player, having held the top ranking twice between 2017 and 2019 for a total of 64 weeks. Halep’s exceptional career includes two Grand Slam singles titles: the 2018 French Open and the 2019 Wimbledon Championships. Known for her agility, resilience, and powerful baseline play, she was ranked No. 1 at the end of both 2017 and 2018. Halep’s consistency and mental toughness have made her one of the most prominent players in women’s tennis, cementing her legacy as a top competitor on the WTA Tour.
Full Name: Simona Halep
Date of Birth: September 27, 1991
Nationality: Romanian
Height: 1.68 meters (5 feet 6 inches)
Turned Pro: 2006
Playing Style: Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Coach: Patrick Mouratoglou (since 2021)
Grand Slam Titles: 2 (2018 French Open, 2019 Wimbledon)
World No. 1 Ranking: Held the top spot in singles for 64 weeks (twice in 2017 and 2019)
Notable Achievements: Year-End No. 1 in 2017 and 2018
| Player | Matches | Aces | 1st Serve % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aryna Sabalenka | 71 | 307 | 62.8% |
| Iga Swiatek | 68 | 128 | 66.1% |
| Coco Gauff | 71 | 250 | 57.6% |
| Jasmine Paolini | 60 | 89 | 67.7% |
| Qinwen Zheng | 68 | 445 | 52.8% |
| Elena Rybakina | 53 | 358 | 61.2% |
| Jessica Pegula | 53 | 167 | 61.9% |
| Emma Navarro | 67 | 83 | 65.6% |
| Daria Kasatkina | 63 | 106 | 66.5% |
| Barbora Krejcikova | 37 | 122 | 62.2% |
| Danielle Collins | 54 | 206 | 56.9% |
| Paula Badosa | 55 | 265 | 57.3% |
| Diana Shnaider | 63 | 128 | 64.1% |
| Anna Kalinskaya | 51 | 89 | 67.0% |
| Jelena Ostapenko | 47 | 195 | 57.7% |
| Mirra Andreeva | 50 | 134 | 62.9% |
| Beatriz Haddad Maia | 61 | 126 | 65.3% |
| Marta Kostyuk | 54 | 156 | 58.4% |
| Donna Vekic | 52 | 239 | 56.8% |
| Victoria Azarenka | 46 | 125 | 64.6% |
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