Simona Halep sustained a really unlucky setback at the beginning of the 2025 season because the Romanian will not be capable to play in Auckland subsequent week or participate within the upcoming Australian Open.
After getting back from a doping ban in March, the previous world No. 1 was restricted to only 4 tournaments in 2024 on account of knee and shoulder points.
Nevertheless, the whole lot seemed to be high-quality high-quality after the two-time Grand Slam champion signed up for the World Tennis League after which additionally obtained a principal draw wildcard into Auckland and a qualifying wildcard into the Australian Open, respectively.
However after taking part in one singles and three doubles matches on the Abu Dhabi exhibition final week, Halep felt ache and discomfort in the identical two problematic areas.
“After taking part in in Abu Dhabi, sadly I felt ache in my knee and shoulder as soon as once more. After discussing with my group at size, we agreed it’s wise to delay the beginning of my season,” the 33-year-old mentioned in a message posted on her Instagram Story.
“It isn’t what I needed however I wish to thank the match organizers in Auckland and Australia for the wild playing cards and I am sorry I will not be capable to take them this time.”
Halep hopes to return in Cluj-Napoca
The present world No. 877 intends to make use of the subsequent month to attempt to get well from her lingering points.
If the whole lot goes nicely, the Romanian tennis star will kick off her season in entrance of her dwelling followers on the Transylvania Open, which is because of happen between February 03-09.
“I’ll relaxation up and I intend for my subsequent occasion to be Cluj, the place I can not wait to play in entrance of the superb Romanian followers,” she added.
In 2021, Halep completed as runner-up to Anett Kontaveit within the Cluj-Napoca remaining.
