Simona Halep is in the eighth round of Roland Garros 2020. Fabulous victory with Amanda Anisimova

• Simona Halep will play in the round of 16 at Roland Garros on Sunday with Polish Iga Swiatek (19 years old, 53 WTA)

Five break points saved, two double faults, a cleverly placed short here, a short cross there, an early warning on defense, and a steely gaze focused on the ball – this is how Simona’s first game of the match was played. with Anisimova.. A long and necessary range. He had already made the break because the start of the match had put two players facing each other who came with their own baggage of emotions.

The Romanian shook himself faster, carefully treating everything that came from beyond the net. That is how he came back from 0-30 in the next service range, still showing a mixed game. Two aces, a splendid 40-30 counterattack, a raised ball, everything that last year, in his first meeting, also held here at Roland Garros, he had not achieved.

Halep, ready in 24 minutes!

The American felt more accentuated by the stress of the match itself, of the bet that accompanied it, but also the impact of a well-developed and well-executed tactic from the opponent. Amanda missed, with 14 unforced errors to just three for the Romanian in a close first set in 24 minutes with 6-0 from the 2018 champion.

Things were expected to change with the start of the second set and they did. In the first place, Anisimova made his first rank, although he did not completely clear the box with unforced errors. It is striking, however, the high level of concentration that the Romanian maintained, his reactions in various situations, such as accepting only a tight lip from a short that he did not feel or the excellent reflection to the net, with a long and well

Simona, tireless

The break came immediately. The American continued to make mistakes, but also got stuck in front of the balls of different heights and the country that Simona commanded without rest. Because Simona didn’t let her guard down in almost no time. Another counterattack with a superb long linebacker, another top spin ball that lands just in front of the baseline of the field, hits a short cross, always, always on stage, further crushing Amanda’s weakened confidence. . She also managed to win some balls, with that fierce and uncompromising style, but that’s it.

The first ball of the game came when the hourglass ticked 53 minutes to go. A minute later came the second, Halep serving with an excellent forehand, a squash shot, a strong ball from the opponent, who, surprised, then sent off the field. Final and perfect sports rematch for Simona against the one who eliminated her last year in the quarterfinals. And an unforgettable lesson he gave to a talented player who maintains her bright future in tennis. z

3 acesled Simona Halep in the match with Amanda Anisimova, who only counted one

7 errorsnot forced only the Romanian committed, while the opponent scattered 32

15 shotswinners entered Halep’s account, two less than the American

PHOTO: The coolest images of the match Simona Halep – Amanda Anisimova

Simona Halep – Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-1

GAMES, SETS, SIMONA HALEP MATCH: After 55 minutes, Halep won the match and is in eighth at Roland Garros

Halep game, 5-1: Simona is on a winning streak! Halep is unstoppable at the moment and has a flawless game

Break Halep, 4-1: Simona takes another break! Halep forced a comeback and Anisimova had no response! Halep is two games away from winning

Halep game, 3-1: Simona increases her advantage! She consolidated her break obtained in the previous game after a very good game and continues to dominate exchanges

Break Halep, 2-1: Simona wins on her opponent’s serve for the first time in this set. Halep was 40-0, but Anisimova regained two points after two hesitations from Simona. At 30-40, Anisimova served badly, and Halep immediately took advantage and made the break

Halep game, 1-1: Simona calls quickly! Thanks to a well placed serve and Anisimova’s doubts, Halep quickly won the game and restored equality.

Anisimova game, 0-1: The American makes the first game of this match. Simona had no trouble returning, and Anisimova was able to control points and hit hard

The second set began. Anisimova serves first

SIMONA HALEP SET, 6-0: Simona Halep won the first set without emotions! She served Patterson excellently in this game, handling an ace and taking the lead in the sets.

Break Halep, 5-0: Simona is unstoppable! She makes another break after a perfect match, with long and aggressive returns. Anisimova finds no answer to the Romanian’s blows

Halep game, 4-0: Simona plays very well and dominates the game. She came back from 0-30 and won the decisive point with a perfect backhand.

Break Halep, 3-0: Simona makes a perfect comeback game again! Halep takes another break and the advantage increases

Halep game, 2-0: Simona survives a hellish game, in which service mattered a lot. When she played the first serve, Anisimova had no response, but the American was extremely dangerous on her return on the second serve. Halep saved five break points and increased his lead

Break Halep, 1-0: Simona starts the game perfectly. with a break. Halep came back aggressively and got Anisimova in trouble. At the deciding point, Amanda made a double mistake and Halep won the game.

The match has started. Anisimova serves first

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