Simona Halep, the former world No. 1 tennis player, recently revealed that she is dealing with a serious knee injury. In an interview with a Romanian publication, Halep disclosed that her knee issue has been a significant obstacle in her career. She mentioned that the injury is a cartilage tear, which has not been easy to manage. Despite not feeling pain at the moment, Halep admitted that her knee still gives her trouble.
Halep’s struggles with injuries have been ongoing. After being cleared to return to professional tennis in February 2024 following a doping ban, she has played only a few matches. Her return was marred by injuries, and she had to withdraw from several tournaments. The 33-year-old Romanian star has been contemplating retirement due to the persistent knee problems.
Halep expressed that she often thinks about retirement and is considering what life would be like outside of tennis. She stated that she feels fulfilled with her achievements in tennis but is now interested in exploring other aspects of life. Halep has won two Grand Slam titles, the French Open and Wimbledon, and has been ranked No. 1 in the world. Despite her recent struggles, she remains one of the most accomplished players of her generation.
As Halep continues to battle her knee injury, she is set to make her 2025 debut at the Transylvania Open, where she has been given a wildcard entry. Fans will be watching closely to see if she can overcome her injury woes and continue her career, or if retirement will become a reality sooner than expected.
Simona Halep in 2025
Ranked world no.868, Halep played her last match on the 28th of October 2024 when she capitulated to world no.54 Yue Yuan 6-3 6-3 in the 1st round in Hong Kong (draw).
At present, during this year the Romanian has managed to achieve an overall 1-4 win-loss record.
Simona Halep will take on the world no.66 Lucia Bronzetti in the 1st round. They have never competed against each other as of now on the main tour.
Halep won 24 titles in her career: 11 on hard courts, 9 on clay courts, 2 on indoor courts and 2 on grass courts. (See the list of her titles)