Halep takes Prague trophy on whirlwind tour
Former World No.1 Simona Halep celebrated a winning week at the Prague Open by taking a quick trip around the city, taking in the sights and honoring a bet with tournament director David Trunda by jumping into the canal linked to the famous Vltava River.
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In her first week back on tour since the WTA tour shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, former World No.1 Simona Halep romped to her 21st title at the Prague Open.
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The reigning Wimbledon champion avenged a 2019 Qatar Total Open final defeat to Elise Mertens in the championship match, and extended her 2020 winning streak to nine straight.
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Halep took her Prague Open trophy on a tour of the city, starting nearby with the lake in Stromovka, a historic public gardens.
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She had last played in February to win her 20th career title at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, making 2020 her sixth season with multiple titles.
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Halep next visited the Industrial Palace, an 1891 exhibition and concert hall.
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The two-time Grand Slam champion was playing in Prague for the first time, having last played a clay court International tournament at home in Bucharest, where she also won in 2016.
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Her final stop was to a canal linked to the famous Vltava River, where she honored a bet with the tournament director David Trunda by jumping into the water with her team.
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The moment when winning your 21st WTA title finally sinks in.
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Halep's win in Prague ties her with Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin for most titles won in 2020, and celebrated the feat with a refreshing dip!
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