Simona Halep has withdrawn from Australian Open qualifying and can extend the beginning of her 2025 season after feeling ache in her knee and shoulder.
The previous global primary, 33, gained a wildcard from match organisers remaining week however mentioned she felt discomfort after taking part in on the Global Tennis League exhibition match in Abu Dhabi.
Halep used to be given a four-year doping ban that used to be 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 attempting to re-establish herself on excursion, with accidents now not serving to her motive.
“After discussing with my group at period, we agreed it’s smart to extend the beginning of my season,” the Romanian wrote on Instagram.
She can even omit subsequent week’s Auckland Vintage, which is likely one of the primary warm-up occasions for the Australian Open.
