Simona Halep
Simona Halep – Former WTA Tennis Player
Personal Info
Born on 27 September 1991 in Constanța, Romania.
Nationality: Romania.
Residence: Bucharest, Romania.
WTA Rank (as of 4 February 2025): retired from singles.
WTA Doubles Rank: not available.
Height: 5 ft. 6 in. (1.68 m).
Simona Halep – Career Info
Singles Titles: 24 | Doubles Titles: 1
Matches Won: 580 | Matches Lost: 243
Highest WTA Rank: No. 1 (9 October 2017)
Highest Doubles Rank: not available
Data last updated: February 4, 2025
Earnings
Total Career Prize Money: $40,236,618 USD (approx. €37,100,000 EUR)
Data last updated: February 4, 2025
Miscellaneous
Information compiled by tennis fans from official WTA and ITF sources.
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Simona Halep Slips Out the Side Door — No Tour, No Tears, Just a Clean Break
Simona Halep didn’t wait for a farewell wave or a sunset ceremony. She simply drifted off court in Cluj-Napoca at the Transylvania Open nine months ago and, somewhere between a throbbing knee and a 6–1 first set lost to Italy’s Lucia Bronzetti, realised she’d reached the end. No drama, no dossier. Another 6–1 in the…
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Simona Halep Returns to Tennis in an Official Role at the 2025 WTA Finals in Riyadh
After announcing her retirement in early 2025, former world No. 1 Simona Halep is stepping back into the spotlight — this time not as a player, but in an official capacity at the upcoming WTA Finals 2025, set for 1–8 November in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Her involvement has been widely reported by Romanian media, though…
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WTA Career Earnings 2025: Full List of All-Time Prize Money Leaders
This is the latest Career Prize Money Leaders list (as of October 20, 2025), compiled from the WTA’s own data but presented here on tennis-wta.com, your unofficial home for fans, by fans. It’s the ultimate leaderboard of women’s all-time tennis fortunes. Scroll, explore, and search to your heart’s content: type your favourite player’s name, your…
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Iga Swiatek Surpasses Venus Williams in All-Time WTA Earnings — An Incredible Feat at Just 24 Years Old
At only 24 years old, Iga Swiatek has achieved what few imagined possible — overtaking Venus Williams to become the second-highest earner in WTA history. The Polish sensation’s meteoric rise continues, marking another landmark moment in her already glittering career. Swiatek’s 2025 season has been a showcase of dominance. With 61 wins in 76 matches…
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Cluj-Napoca 2025 Results: Complete List of Matches Including Qualifiers and Updates
In a poignant moment, two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep announced her retirement following a first-round loss to Lucia Bronzetti. Halep, 33, cited a persistent knee injury as a significant factor in her decision. She expressed gratitude for her career achievements and the unwavering support from fans. As the tournament progresses, fans anticipate more thrilling…
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Simona Halep Triumphs in Emotional Comeback at Hong Kong Open
Simona Halep celebrated her first victory in over two years on October 2, 2024, in Hong Kong, defeating Arina Rodionova 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 at the WTA 125 event. This win marked her emotional return to competitive tennis following a prolonged suspension due to a doping ban. In a dramatic three-set showdown, Halep once again proved…