BREAKING NEWS: Simona Halep gives a Five-word answer based on pressure towards coaching on WTA Tour as she says…
Simona Halep reveals she has no intention of getting into tennis coaching at the moment but has left the doors open for that to happen sometime in the future.
Halep, who walked away from pro tennis in February by appearing in her home tournament in Cluj-Napoca, celebrated her 34th birthday in September. And nine months after her retirement, the Romanian tennis legend got her first tennis gig after being appointed as a WTA Finals ambassador in Riyadh.
Tennis Channel caught up with the former world No. 1 in the Saudi capital and asked her if she was looking to become a coach on the WTA Tour.
“Right now, no, I’m not thinking about it. Probably in the next years. I don’t have energy to do this. This means to travel again, I just like to feel at home more time now,” the 2019 Wimbledon champion shared on Tennis Channel.
Halep shares how her daily life looks like in retirement
After competing at the highest level for a decade and a half, Halep enjoys simply waking up in the morning and not having many responsibilities. However, the former two-time Grand Slam champion admits she misses the adrenaline of competing and winning at the biggest stage.
“I don’t have a schedule anymore. I can just wake up in the morning and not have anything to do. But of course I need this rest. I had so many years working every day. Pressure, the tension, everything, made me a little bit to be burned out. Now I enjoy life and I enjoy the free time. The adrenaline I miss, winning matches, playing matches, the pressure that I had during the matches, all the work for the team, the people around,” the 34-year-old explained.
After returning to tennis in March 2024, Halep picked up a knee injury. The former world No. 1 never recovered from the injury and decided to retire after the doctors told her she would need surgery to keep competing.
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Rafael Nadal reflects on Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic: ‘Magic vs. machine’
Rafael Nadal visited the America Business Forum im Miami. The 22-time Major winner was honored with the key to the city of Florida, celebrating his sporting achievements and his impact beyond the court.
During the event, the Mallorcan inevitably looked back on the two men who defined his era and stood as his biggest rivals – Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. Rafa offered a thoughtful reflection on their contrasting strengths and shared passion for tennis.
Nadal embraced 100 duels against his greatest rivals, with no one knowing them better than him. Rafa spoke of Roger’s effortless artistry, describing the Swiss as a magical player whose natural inspiration and creativity brought beauty to the game.
Rafael Nadal tribute ceremony. Full version. 👑#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/YkFVybrKas
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) May 25, 2025
In contrast, Novak’s rise was powered by an unbreakable work ethic, an iron mental discipline and an insatiable hunger for victory. Having trailed behind his rivals for a couple of years, the Serb made an impressive rise in 2011, becoming the world’s most dominant player.
For Nadal, both legends pushed him to his physical and emotional limits. The matches against Federer and Djokovic shaped his career and the history of modern tennis.
Between 2004 and 2023, they have accomplished incredible things, with Djokovic extending the Big 3 legacy and standing strong at 38! During two decades, they transformed men’s tennis into a global spectacle of rivalry and mutual respect.
Roger, Rafa and Novak have won 66 Majors and nearly 300 ATP titles, collecting records that will take some beating and sharing pursuit of perfection.
Nadal words serve as a tribute and a reminder. Federer’s artistry, Djokovic’s endurance and his die-hard warrior spirit have built an era that may never be repeated, not even by Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.
The Spaniard ended his career at the 2024 Davis Cup Finals following constant injuries and setbacks. This year in May, he gathered his greatest rivals in Paris, with Federer, Djokovic and Murray honoring the king of clay’s remarkable career.
Their matches were incredible, producing unmatched drama and passion. Years later, their mutual respect stand strong and grows bigger.
“Roger and Novak are two different personalities, but ultimately, they share a great passion and love for the sport. They are major rivals who pushed me to my limits all these years.
Roger was a somewhat more magical player in terms of pure talent and inspiration, while Novak is someone who is a bit more hardworking with a work ethic and a winning mentality that are difficult to surpass,” Rafael Nadal said.
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