World congratulates Halep on first Wimbledon title
In the course of less than an hour, Simona Halep hit 13 winners and committed just three unforced errors to capture her second Grand Slam title in two years, at Wimbledon on Saturday, by a score of 6-2, 6-2.
Even more impressive is that on the other side of the net was seven-time Wimbledon champion Serena Williams. It's what Tennis Channel's Jon Wertheim called "playing the match of your life IN the match of your life."
He wasn't the only one to chime in, though. So some tennis legends:
Her fellow players:
The tennis analysts:
And her legion of fans:
Which includes singer Niall Horan, gymnast Nadia Comaneci and even Judy Murray:
Between the No. 1 ranking, the multiple trips to major finals and the Roland Garros title, Halep's career has consistently been hitting new heights in recent years. This Wimbledon triumph almost feels like a bonus, a new starting place. It'll be a thrill to see what she goes on to do next.
Which includes singer Niall Horan, gymnast Nadia Comaneci and even Judy Murray:
Between the No. 1 ranking, the multiple trips to major finals and the Roland Garros title, Halep's career has consistently been hitting new heights in recent years. This Wimbledon triumph almost feels like a bonus, a new starting place. It'll be a thrill to see what she goes on to do next.