WATCH: Halep impresses with soccer skills

Dec 05, 2017
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WATCH: Halep impresses with soccer skills

The Romanian put together 83 taps in a row without letting the ba

Published Dec 05, 2017

Wow—that's 83 for Simona Halep. The Romanian is training at home ahead of the 2018 season, but she's still making time for challenges. Her footy skills impressed the likes of Svetlana Kuznetsova, who applauded Halep in the comments.

This isn't the first time Halep has shown off her non-tennis skills. Last year, she launched a rugby kick worthy of the pro circuit. Though it was her first time holding a baseball, Halep also threw out the first pitch at a New York Mets game ahead of the US Open.

The focus these coming days will need to be on tennis though, as the season starts in just four weeks. Halep's home court looks really unique, with wood walls surrounding the hard court:

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Halep finished the 2017 at No. 1, after achieving the top ranking for the first time in her career. The 26-year-old is still seeking her first major title.