Halep after surviving dramatic tie with Andreescu: 'I'm really proud actually that I could fight in this way'

Halep saved a match point to edge past the US Open winner and joined Elina Svitolina as a winner on Monday in the group.

The Wimbledon champion spoke afterwards and said that she was proud that she could fight back in that way and that she had a challenge due to the age difference but is glad to claim the victory.

"It's been a great match both sides, in my opinion. She did great this year. Winning so many tournaments gave her a lot of confidence. I expected a very tough match," Halep, contesting her first match since the China Open, said.

"I'm really proud actually that I could fight in this way because I have a month that I didn't really practice with my back, with the injury. But looks like I'm still there.

"Today, it was a challenge because she's 10 years younger than me. It was a good fight. I'm happy about my victory."

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