Simona Halep advanced to the semifinals of the tournament in Toronto according to the results of the draw that took place on Friday, and learned the name of the opponent she will meet in the first round of the “WTA 1000” competition in Cincinnati (August 15-21). .

Simona (5th favorite) will meet Karolina Mukhova (168 WTA) in her debut match.

The first match between Halep and Mukhova took place this year in the first round of Wimbledon, and Simona won with a score of 6-3, 6-2.

Romania is also represented in the main draw by Sorana Kirstia, who will play Belinda Bencic (Olympic champion in Tokyo and 12 favorite) in the first round.

Also, in the first round of the American tournament, Serena Williams (who will end her career after the US Open 2022) will meet Emma Reducanu (10th favorite).

Simona Halep, virtual circuit from WTA Cincinnati

First round – Karolina Mukhova

II round – Barbora Krejchikova / Veronika Kudermetova

Optimi – Paula Badosa

Quarters – Ons Jabeur / Belinda Bencic / Sorana Cîrstea / Petra Kvitova

Semifinal – Iga Svyatek / Garbinier Muguruza / Corey Gauff / Jelena Ostapenko

Final – Anette Kontaveit / Maria Sakkari / Aryna Sabalenko / Jessica Pegula / Emma Reducanu / Bianca Andreescu.

The Western & Southern Open is the last tournament before the US Open 2022

A WTA 1000 category competition, the tournament will be held on hard from August 15 to 21, 2022. Its total prize pool is $2,527,250 and there are 64 players at the start of the main draw. The reigning champion is Ashley Barty (now retired), a title she won last year.