Simona Halep has withdrawn from Australian Open qualifying and can delay the beginning of her 2025 season after feeling ache in her knee and shoulder.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, acquired a wildcard from event organisers final week however stated she felt discomfort after taking part in on the World Tennis League exhibition occasion in Abu Dhabi.
Halep was given a four-year doping ban that was diminished to 9 months this yr, and all the time 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 tour, with accidents not serving to her trigger.
“After discussing with my crew at size, we agreed it’s wise to delay the beginning of my season,” the Romanian wrote on Instagram.
She can even miss subsequent week’s Auckland Traditional, which is among the important warm-up occasions for the Australian Open.