Simona Halep wins 2018 Porsche Race to Singapore |
Marţi, 23 Octombrie 2018 08:28 |
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) announced today that Simona Halep has won the 2018 Porsche Race to Singapore, finishing the regular season in the No.1 position on the Leaderboard. It has been another stand-out year for Halep in 2018, lifting three titles from a Tour-leading six final appearances across the season, amassing a 46-11 win-loss record and spending 40 weeks this season as the WTA World No.1. “After winning my maiden Grand Slam title at Roland Garros this year, finishing first in the Race to Singapore is an honor that makes me very proud,” said Halep upon receiving the key for the chalk-colored sports car. “Winning the Race to Singapore for the second year in a row is a fantastic moment for me, and I hope I can carry this good form over into the new season.” From left to right: Micky Lawler (WTA), Simona Halep, Oliver Eidam (Porsche). Photo provided by Getty Images
“Congratulations to Simona on winning the Porsche Race to Singapore,” said WTA CEO and Chairman Steve Simon. “Once again, Simona’s season has been nothing short of outstanding. Her drive to consistently compete at the highest level coupled with remarkable athleticism make her a deserving winner of this prestigious award.”
Porsche joined forces with the WTA in 2017 as title sponsor of the Porsche Race to Singapore campaign and Leaderboard. This season-long campaign builds towards the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global, the crown-jewel event of the WTA season featuring the greatest eight singles players and doubles teams. Since 1978, the Stuttgart-based company has sponsored the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix and since 2002 has served as the event owner and organizer. Additionally, Porsche has been the official automotive sponsor of the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global since 2015.
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