Simona Halep made her way back home to Romania after her 56-minute triumph over 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams on Saturday. Halep dominated the match and was relentless from start to finish in her 6-2, 6-2, victory.

The Romanian carried her new hardware off the plane and fans erupted in applause and cheered when she arrived at the Henry Coanda International Airport in Bucharest on Monday.

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The two-time Grand Slam champion walked off the plane with her newest trophy.

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Wimbledon champion Simona Halep returns home

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Halep was greeted on the ground by her hometown fans and supporters who had more flowers than she could carry.

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Simona Halep returns
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Wimbledon champion Simona Halep returns home

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Fans patiently awaited for the first Romanian Wimbledon champion to arrive. The hometown fans cheered when she arrived home in Bucharest on Monday.

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Simona Halep returns
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Wimbledon champion Simona Halep returns home

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Halep was all smiles as she spent some time signing autographs and snapping pictures before she left the airport.

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Wimbledon champion Simona Halep returns home

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The Henry Coanda International Airport also placed a photo in celebration of the Wimbledon champion upon her arrival.

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Wimbledon champion Simona Halep returns home