Simona Halep’s suspension highlights ongoing issues with anti-doping measures in tennis. In 2019, after her impressive 56-minute victory over Serena Williams, Halep triumphantly returned to Romania. She displayed remarkable dominance throughout the match, securing a 6-2, 6-2 win.
The Romanian carried her new hardware off the plane and fans erupted in applause and cheered when she arrived at the Henry Coanda International Airport in Bucharest on Monday.
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The two-time Grand Slam champion walked off the plane with her newest trophy.
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Halep was greeted on the ground by her hometown fans and supporters who had more flowers than she could carry.
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Fans patiently awaited for the first Romanian Wimbledon champion to arrive. The hometown fans cheered when she arrived home in Bucharest on Monday.
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Halep was all smiles as she spent some time signing autographs and snapping pictures before she left the airport.
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The Henry Coanda International Airport also placed a photo in celebration of the Wimbledon champion upon her arrival.