Simona Halep - Romania 
| Birth Date:
| 9/27/1991 |
Age:
| 21 |
| Birth Place:
| Constanta, Romania |
Residence:
| Constanta, Romania |
| Height:
| 5' 6" (1.68 m) |
Weight:
| 141 lbs. (64 kg) |
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Plays:
| Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
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Romania's Simona Halep was born in Constanta, the oldest city in the country, which traces its origin back to 600 BC. Her father, Stere, runs a cheese and milk factory. Her mother's name is Tania, and she has a brother named Nicolae. She began playing tennis at the age of four, wishing to be like her older brother, who also played the game. Made headlines in 2009 when she had breast-reduction surgery to reduce the size of her chest, which she said was a hindrance to her on-court performance.
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