THURSDAY, March 28, 2024
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Halep tames Pliskova to win Hua Hin exhibition

Halep tames Pliskova to win  Hua Hin exhibition

Hua Hin - World No 1 Simona Halep got off to a great preparation for the new season as she tamed No 4 Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic 6-2 6-3 to win the Intercontinental World Tennis Thailand Championship on Sunday at the True Arena Hua Hin.

The 26-year-old Romanian was the more energetic and solid between the two payers, chasing down all shots with enthusiasm while Pliskova was overwhelmed with unforced errors and moved a step slower.

Pliskova who finished runner-up in the Pattaya Open three years ago has had a sore throat since on Saturday. She just arrived Thailand on Friday’s afternoon.

In the third place play-off, Johanna Konta of Great Britian beat Jelena Ostapenko 6-2 6-3. 

Halep tames Pliskova to win  Hua Hin exhibition

Pliskova said: “I had good two matches. It was tough to beat her today. But I think I played  solid since yesterday.”

Halep who will stay in Hua Hin for a few days before flying to China to play a WTA event said: “

“I’m happy I could win two matches. Someone told me if you win here you will win the Australian Open. If I don’t win, it’s not my fault OK?” 

Halep tames Pliskova to win  Hua Hin exhibition

Simona Halep is stunned by what is supposed to be her abstract drawing as Karolina Pliskova is laughing during the trophy presentation.

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