After doping proceedings
Former world number one ends career
Former world number one Simona Halep announced the end of her career on Tuesday. The 33-year-old announced her decision after losing 1:6, 1:6 to Italy's Lucia Bronzetti in the first round of her home tournament in Cluj-Napoca.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen Halep won the French Open 2018, Wimbledon 2019 and was a finalist at the Australian Open 2018 and the French Open 2014 and 2017. She has won prize money of more than 40 million US dollars.
In October 2022, Halep was provisionally suspended due to a positive doping test. Following irregularities in her blood passport, she was banned in September 2023 until October 2026. However, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) shortened the ban to nine months and Halep was eligible to play again from March 2024.
Knee problems
"I'm a very realistic person. I know what work you have to do. My brain and my body don't allow that anymore. I am so fulfilled professionally that the decision was easy for me," said Halep. The Romanian has been struggling with knee problems, among other things.
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