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That Umpire Call Still Haunts Halep Fans

Anyone else still thinking about that wild 2014 French Open final between Simona Halep and Maria Sharapova? Halep, the Romanian ace, was so close to her first Slam, but a controversial call from chair umpire Kader Nouni at 4-4 in the third set totally changed the vibe. Halep admitted she lost focus after the decision, and Ice Queen Sharapova pounced, taking her second Roland Garros crown. That moment still stings for Halep fans—what could’ve been if the call went her way? #FrenchOpen #SimonaHalep #Sharapova #TennisHistory #RolandGarros #Sports