Returning to the field after the doping scandal, Simona Halep said that she wants to represent Romania at the Olympic Games in Paris, but a very difficult mission awaits her. After the removal of the ex-WTA leader from the draw with Ukraine in the final tournament of the Billie Jean King Cup, Mihai Kovaliu (President of the Romanian Olympic and Sports Committee) and George Kosak (Chairman of the Romanian Tennis Federation) came with explanations. .

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One of the conditions Simone had to fulfill to get to Paris was to be a member of the final team for two Billie Jean King Cup matches in this Olympic cycle (August 10, 2020 – June 24, 2024).

George Kosak said that attending the meeting with Ukraine would still not be enough, and said that he had started steps to help Simona realize her dream.

“I’m not surprised by this decision (Simone’s exit from the Romanian national team – no), because it was almost impossible for her to be ready. Time is very short, it takes several months.

His main goal is to participate in the Olympic Games, he is trying to stand on his feet for OJ. In any case, he would need a waiver because he has not competed twice during the Olympic cycle. I’m saying the odds are the same, even if they don’t participate there.

We will start the steps with the help of the Romanian Olympic Committee. I already had a conversation with Mr. Kovaliu and he expressed interest in helping Simona. We will try to do everything in our power so that she is present at the OB” – George Kosak, President of FRTreports sport.ro.

>> Another important name in tennis says that Simona Halep should not get a wild card.

Mihai Kovaliu has made it clear that he will do everything in his power to ensure that Halep can represent Romania at the 2024 Olympics, and one of the options being considered is a wild card request.

“Efforts are being made, yes. We want Simona to be in the Romanian Olympic team. Simone deserves it, especially after the extremely difficult period she has been through.

I am sure that she would also be very happy to take part in the Olympic Games and win a medal for Romania. That’s the best answer Simone can give.

Of course, this is where the discussion begins about her points, which she had and which she may or may not get back, about the position in the WTA rankings, everything will be taken into account.

Then, of course, we also think about asking for a wild card, an invitation to the Olympic Games” – Mihai Kovaliu, President of COSRquoted by iamsport.ro.

Know:

• Simona Halep represented Romania in 25 singles matches (20 wins – 5 losses) and 7 doubles matches (2-5).

• The match between Romania and Ukraine will take place in Fernaninda Beach (Florida, USA) on April 12 and 13.

• The winner will advance to the 2024 Billie Jean King Cup finals, while the loser will compete for a place in the World Group playoffs.

• According to the official website of the Billie Jean King Cup competition, Tekeu also invited Ana Bohdan (66 WTA), Jacqueline Christian (82 WTA), Anka Todoni (226 WTA) and Mara Ge (1053 WTA) to the match against Ukraine.

• Elina Svitolina (17 WTA), Lesya Tsurenko (40 WTA), Yulia Starodubtseva (137 WTA), Ludmila Kichenok (28 WTA in doubles) and Nadia Kichenok (54 WTA in doubles) will perform as part of the Ukrainian national team.

• In the World Group playoffs Romania beat Serbia (4-0)and Ukraine beat the Netherlands (3-1).

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