Simona Halep has withdrawn from Australian Open qualifying and can delay the beginning of her 2025 season after feeling ache in her knee and shoulder.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, received a wildcard from match organisers final week however mentioned 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 reduced to nine months this 12 months, 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 even miss subsequent week’s Auckland Basic, which is without doubt one of the fundamental warm-up occasions for the Australian Open.