Simona Halep turned 31 on Tuesday, and the former WTA leader received many messages on her birthday. One of those who did not miss the opportunity to wish her success was the trainer of the athlete Patrick Muratoglu.

Patrick Muratoglu and Simona HalepPhoto: Antoine Couvercelle / Panoramic / Bestimage / Profimedia

On Instagram, the French coach of Greek origin wished Simona.

“Happy birthday to one of the tennis players who made the biggest impression on me out of everyone I’ve met!”, the message reads. Muratoglu.

The collaboration between Simona and Patrick began in April this year. Combined highlights: Wimbledon semi-finals and winning the WTA 1000 in Toronto.

Simona Halep, 31 – 2022, full of events – Cooperation with Muratoglu, return to the TOP-10 WTA, divorce and nose surgery

Simona Halep in 2022

She won 39 times and lost 11 times. This season, Simona collected $2,253,197 from tennis prizes alone.

What you need to know about Simona Halep

  • He started playing tennis at the age of 4, his first coach was Yoan Sten.
  • At the age of 14, she made her debut on the ITF circuit.
  • In 2008, she won Roland Garros as a junior, and two years later she entered the WTA tournament.
  • 2013 was a push to establish himself, winning six tournaments on all surfaces.
  • The first major event in her career was the Roland Garros final in 2014: she was defeated by Maria Sharapova. Also in the same year, she reached the final of the Tournament of Champions (she was overtaken by Serena Williams).
  • In total, during her career, Simona won 24 tournaments, two of which are Grand Slam tournaments: Roland Garros (2018) and Wimbledon (2019).
  • He was at the top of the WTA price for 64 weeks.

Simona Halep, 24 career titles

At the age of 31, Simona Halep has won 24 titles in her career. Our athlete lost another 18 finals.

2022 – Melbourne (WTA 250), Toronto (WTA 1000)

2020 – Rome (Premier 5), Prague (WTA International), Dubai (Premier)

2019 – Wimbledon (Grand Slam)

2018 – Montreal (Premier-5), Roland Garros (Grand Slam), Shenzhen (WTA)

2017 – Madrid (mandatory premiere)

2016 – Montreal (Premier 5), Bucharest (WTA), Madrid (Premier Mandatory),

2015 – Shenzhen (WTA), Dubai (Premier-5), Indian Wells (Premier-compulsory),

2014 – Doha (Premier 5), Bucharest (WTA)

2013 – Nuremberg (WTA), Hertogenbosch (WTA), Budapest (WTA), New Haven (Premier), Moscow (Premier) and Sofia (“small” champion tour).