believes that when she faces , the American player competes almost at her highest level. In press conference in Melbourne, the world No. 1 said: I feel like she plays really great against me always.
Some balls shes defending really well, and she hits very strong. Always she plays well, because its Serena Williams. But I feel like she gets motivated and always — she makes me motivated, as well. I try to play my best every time I play against her, but she played really well, and I felt her very strong on court.
The Romanian player said her feelings when she faces the American are different. Im not intimidated anymore. As I said, I have a huge respect for her, but doesnt mean anything. I fought hard today, and I was very close, Halep said.
Halep also spoke about what the No. 1 ranking position means to her: There is another chance after this tournament to go back to No. 1 if I lose it. So the main goal is just to play as good as I can every match, to win every match I play, so the ranking doesnt really matter.
And this stage for me I have to work hard to get the level back, to feel ready 100% every match. So I will work for that. End of the year is more important, the ranking, so I will not stress myself about this. I just go home, I will rest, and I will watch tennis.
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