World rejoices for Halep's title win at Roland Garros

Jun 09, 2018
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World rejoices for Halep's title win at Roland Garros

Published Jun 09, 2018

The past year has been a trend of incredibly well-deserved, first-time major winners on the women’s side. World No. 1 Simona Halep finally joined that crew by winning her first Grand Slam trophy at Roland Garros over Sloane Stephens.

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There couldn’t have been a more popular champion as the tennis world celebrated almost more than Halep did.

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After heartbreak in three previous major finals, Halep summoned up her best tennis and all the mental strength she has developed over the last year to finally overcome her biggest hurdle. She fought back from a set down, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1.

Another player supremely loved and respected on tour, Petra Kvitova, congratulated Halep on joining the Grand Slam club.

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Despite falling to the Romanian in Paris, Andrea Petkovic couldn’t have been happier for Halep.

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Former player and commentator Rennae Stubbs was overjoyed seeing the 26-year-old do what Caroline Wozniacki finally did  in Melbourne, where she edged out Halep for the crown.

A slew WTA players couldn’t contain their excitement either.

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Halep is easily one of the most popular, well-deserved Grand Slam champions on tour.

She'll hold onto her No. 1 ranking, while Stephens will rise to a career-high ranking of No. 4.