Simona Halep retires from tennis after crushing defeat in Romania

Former world No 1 makes announcement to home fans‘I’m making this decision with my soul,’ she saysThe former world No 1 Simona Halep has announced her retirement after enduring a resounding defeat in her first match of 2025.Halep belatedly got her season under way in her home event, the Transylvania Open, in Romania on Tuesday, after being handed a wildcard. But the two-time grand slam title winner secured just two games as Italy’s Lucia Bronzetti powered to a 6-1, 6-1 victory in just 59 minutes. Continue reading...

Feb 5, 2025 - 01:52
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Simona Halep retires from tennis after crushing defeat in Romania
  • Former world No 1 makes announcement to home fans
  • ‘I’m making this decision with my soul,’ she says

The former world No 1 Simona Halep has announced her retirement after enduring a resounding defeat in her first match of 2025.

Halep belatedly got her season under way in her home event, the Transylvania Open, in Romania on Tuesday, after being handed a wildcard. But the two-time grand slam title winner secured just two games as Italy’s Lucia Bronzetti powered to a 6-1, 6-1 victory in just 59 minutes. Continue reading...