Simona Halep has withdrawn from Australian Open qualifying and can delay the beginning of her 2025 season after feeling ache in her knee and shoulder.
The previous world primary, 33, obtained a wildcard from event organisers final week however stated she felt discomfort after enjoying on the World Tennis League exhibition occasion in Abu Dhabi.
Halep was given a four-year doping ban that was lowered to 9 months this yr, and at all times maintained her innocence after being charged with two separate doping offences.
Now the previous French Open and Wimbledon champion is making an attempt to re-establish herself on tour, with accidents not serving to her trigger.
“After discussing with my workforce at size, we agreed it’s wise to delay the beginning of my season,” the Romanian wrote on Instagram.
She may also miss subsequent week’s Auckland Basic, which is likely one of the essential warm-up occasions for the Australian Open.
