Simona Halep has withdrawn from the Australian Open qualifiers and will postpone the start of the 2025 season after experiencing pain in her knee and shoulder.
Former world number one, 33 years old Receive a wildcard from tournament organizers last week, but said she felt uncomfortable after playing in the World Tennis Championships in Abu Dhabi.
Halep was banned for four years for doping It was reduced to nine months This year, she has always maintained her innocence after being charged with two separate doping charges.
Now the former French Open and Wimbledon champion is trying to re-establish herself on the tour, with injuries not helping her cause.
The Romanian wrote on Instagram: “After a lengthy discussion with my team, we agreed that it makes sense to postpone the start of my season.”
She will also miss next week's Auckland Classic, which is one of the main preparation events for the Australian Open.