Simona Halep (33 years old) was defeated by Elena Rybakina in a singles set during the World Tennis League on Friday.
This is an exhibition tournament, and the matches consist of a single set. In the singles set against Elena Rybakina, Simona Halep started with a lost game on her own serve and was trailing with a break from the beginning. Although Halep managed to get closer during the set, Elena Rybakina maintained her advantage and won 6-4 against Simona.
In the doubles match, also played on Friday, December 20th, Simona Halep and Jasmine Paolini were defeated by Caroline Garcia and Elena Rybakina with a score of 7-6.
The tournament continues on Saturday, December 21st, and the final is scheduled for Sunday.
The World Tennis League is taking place in Abu Dhabi, with guaranteed prizes of 20 million dollars.