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BUCHAREST, July 16 – The Romanian presidency and the Orthodox Church rewarded Wimbledon tennis champion Simona Halep, her highest honors yesterday, as hundreds of fans cheered her home after her birthday. she blitzed her American opponent Serena Williams this weekend.
Halep, 27, became the first Romanian to win a singles title at Wimbledon after the stunning victory of seven-time champion Serena Williams at 6-2 6-2 in the 56-minute final on Saturday.
"I played my luck. I did my best and that's why I managed to win, "said Halep, a radiant journalist, to reporters at Bucharest International Airport, holding her trophy and his flowers as fans shouted "Bravo, Simona! ".
"I stayed focused on my tactics Serena is the best player of all time."
It was his second Grand Slam title after his triumph at Roland Garros in Paris last year.
The presidency awarded him the star of Romania while the church gave him the patriarchal cross.
"I always make the sign of the cross and I believe in God because nothing can be done without the help of God," said Halep last year after his victory in Paris. – Reuters
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