Simona Halep has pressed pause on her comeback Down Underneath.
Former world No. 1 Halep has withdrawn from Auckland and the 2025 Australian Open qualifying, citing a knee and shoulder concern.
“Hello guys, I needed to want you all joyful holidays and supply a bit replace,” Halep posted on social media. “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 smart to delay the beginning of my season. It’s not what I needed however I wish to thank the match organizers in Auckland and Australia for the wild playing cards and I’m sorry I received’t have the ability to take them this time.”
The 2025 Australian Open qualifying will likely be held at Melbourne Park, January 6-Ninth.
Halep, who suffered a US Open first-round loss to Ukrainian qualifier Daria Snigur in her final main in August of 2022, is concentrating on a February comeback near dwelling.
The 2018 Australian Open finalist Halep stated she’s dedicated to taking part in the Transylvania Open in Cluj, Romania, which begins on February third. Halep has performed Cluj as soon as beforehand reaching the ultimate of the 2021 inaugural version bowing to Anett Kontaveit 6-2, 6-3.
