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Simona Halep

Former world No. 1 Simona Halep announces retirement

Simona Halep throws her racket to fans at the end of a match during Transylvania Open in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, February 4, 2024. Inquam Photos/Alex Nicodim via REUTERS
Simona Halep throws her racket to fans at the end of a match during Transylvania Open in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, February 4, 2024. Inquam Photos/Alex Nicodim via REUTERS

Iga Swiatek not expecting Wada appeal over doping scandal

Poland's Iga Swiatek hits a shot during a practice session on Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney.
Poland's Iga Swiatek hits a shot during a practice session on Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney.

Simona Halep to skip Australian Open and delay start of season due to injury

FILE PHOTO: Mar 19, 2024; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Simona Halep (ROU) hits a forehand against Paula Badosa (ESP) (not pictured) on day two of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Mar 19, 2024; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Simona Halep (ROU) hits a forehand against Paula Badosa (ESP) (not pictured) on day two of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

Simona Halep questions handling of her doping case after Iga Swiatek’s one-month ban

FILE PHOTO: Tennis player Simona Halep of Romania speaks to the media, on the hearing day of a doping case against her at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland February 9, 2024. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Tennis player Simona Halep of Romania speaks to the media, on the hearing day of a doping case against her at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland February 9, 2024. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo

WTA roundup: Yuan Yue rallies to win in Hong Kong

FILE PHOTO: Aug 7, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Yue Yuan (CHN) hits a ball to Aryna Sabalenka (not pictured) during second round play at Sobeys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Aug 7, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Yue Yuan (CHN) hits a ball to Aryna Sabalenka (not pictured) during second round play at Sobeys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

Tennis players allege double standards after world No. 1 Jannik Sinner escapes doping ban

Italy's Jannik SInner says the substance entered his system after receiving massages from his physiotherapist, who had used a spray containing clostebol for his own finger wound.
Italy's Jannik SInner says the substance entered his system after receiving massages from his physiotherapist, who had used a spray containing clostebol for his own finger wound.

Jannik Sinner cleared of wrongdoing after failed drug tests, ITIA says

Jannik Sinner of Italy returns a shot in the Cincinnati Open men’s singles final against Frances Tiafoe of the United States on Aug 19, 2024.
Jannik Sinner of Italy returns a shot in the Cincinnati Open men’s singles final against Frances Tiafoe of the United States on Aug 19, 2024.

Halep withdraws from Madrid Open

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 7, 2022  Romania's Simona Halep reacts during her semi final match against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo
Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 7, 2022  Romania's Simona Halep reacts during her semi final match against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo

WTA considering ‘special rankings’ for players cleared of doping

FILE PHOTO: Mar 19, 2024; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Simona Halep (ROU) reacts after winning the first set against Paula Badosa (ESP) (not pictured) on day two of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Mar 19, 2024; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Simona Halep (ROU) reacts after winning the first set against Paula Badosa (ESP) (not pictured) on day two of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

Returning Simona Halep rails at Caroline Wozniacki after ‘cheat’ comments

Simona Halep (right) received a frostier reception from former world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki.
Simona Halep (right) received a frostier reception from former world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.