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Simona Halep is at peace with herself and doesn’t regret the fact that she retired at the age of 33. Halep, after turning pro in 2006, tasted Grand Slam glory in 2018 by defeating Sloane Stephens at the French Open.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 18

'All I knew and what I was doing was just tennis' - Simona Halep opens up on life away from tennis after confirming retirement earlier this year

Simona Halep lit up the tennis court when she stepped on it, winning two Grand Slam titles and sitting as world number one for 64 weeks. Now retired, she is struggling to adapt to life away from the court.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 18

Patrick Mouratoglou reveals what he said to Serena Williams to gain her respect

Patrick Mouratoglou is widely recognised as one of the greatest and most influential coaches tennis has ever witnessed, coaching some of the greatest players in the world.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 16

'I’m analysing things I never used to analyse' - Simona Halep reveals why she enjoys watching Iga Swiatek

Former number one and two-time Grand Slam winner Simona Halep revealed that despite not watching much tennis, she tunes in to watch Iga Swiatek, and has even analysed her, outstanded by what he is watching.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / July 11

Wimbledon welcomes Simona Halep again: Former champion to grace Royal Box at Women's Final

Former World No. 1 Simona Halep has accepted an invitation to the Royal Box for the 2025 Women’s Singles Final, where she will be a distinguished guest, attending the All England Club for the first time since her retirement.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / July 11

From Court to Royal Box: Wimbledon champ Simona Halep accepts invite for Women’s Final

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / June 16

Simona Halep announces return to court for farewell match in Romania

Simona Halep has announced her return to tennis – though it will be for a definitive farewell to the courts in front of her home crowd. The former world No.

Tennis News / Athlon Sports / May 12

After Simona Halep Another Romanian Player Suspended for Prohibited Substance

Romanian tennis player Irina Fetecau has been suspended by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) for 10 months after testing positive for a banned substance.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / May 8

'A Grand Slam champion like her didn’t deserve that': Romanian No. 1 criticizes handling of Simona Halep's doping case

Romanian No. 1 Jaqueline Cristian spoke about Simona Halep's doping scandal, which led to an 18-month suspension from the WTA Tour and then, unable to return to her level due to injuries, the 2-time Grand Slam champion decided to end her career.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / May 5

Daily Dose of social Media: Jabeur's makes young fan's dream come true as Swiatek returns to clay courts

In a new Daily Dose of Social Media, the stars of the ATP and WTA are preparing for the Rome Open, with Iga Swiatek showing her first training images on the clay courts.

Tennis News / Athlon Sports / May 2

Andre Agassi Says He Embarrassed Himself While Playing Against Simona Halep

Tennis legend Andre Agassi recently found himself caught between two sports during an exhibition match in Romania, where he teamed up with Steffi Graf to play against Simona Halep and Andrei Pavel.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / March 19

Simona Halep to feature in exhibition event later in 2025

Romania’s Simona Halep is set to return to the court to feature in an exhibition event. The 33-year-old, who was once regarded as the best player in women’s tennis in the singles category, has retired from professional tennis earlier this year.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / March 4

'I wasn't suffering with her' - Darren Cahill on mixed emotions with Simona Halep after her devastating loss at 2017 French Open final

Australian tennis coach Darren Cahill worked with tennis star Simona Halep from 2016 till 2019, guiding the Romanian tennis star to her first Grand Slam title in 2018.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / February 12

Kim Clijsters praises Simona Halep’s resilience despite a difficult end to her career: 'I hope she can look back on the positives'

Kim Clijsters expressed her sadness over former world No. 1 Simona Halep’s recent retirement during her latest appearance on Served with Roddick. The four-time Grand Slam champion praised Halep’s remarkable career, which came to an abrupt end at the recent Transylvania Open.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / February 9

Simona Halep reveals her next big goal after retiring from tennis: 'I want to be a mother'

Simona Halep gave her first interview after announcing her retirement and revealed the best moment of her career. The former world No. 1 ended her journey as one of the most successful players of the past decade, winning 24 titles and reaching 18 more finals, including two Grand Slams.

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Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / February 5

Simona Halep finishes second: Female players with the most WTA 1000 match wins

Simona Halep's unexpected retirement this Tuesday marked the end of one of the most consistent careers on the WTA Tour in the last decade. The former World No.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / February 4

Two-time Grand Slam winner Simona Halep retires

Former World No. 1 Simona Halep, who won two Grand Slams before a doping suspension, announced her retirement on Tuesday following a loss at the Transylvania Open in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 4

Simona Halep Announces Shock Retirement From Tennis

Former world No.1 and two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep has announced her retirement from professional tennis following a first-round defeat at the 2025 Transylvania Open tournament in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / December 26

Simona Halep, on comeback trail, pulls out of Australian Open

Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep withdrew from qualifying for the Australian Open, citing knee and shoulder pain. Halep announced Thursday via Instagram that she also won't compete in the ASB Classic in Auckland, a tune-up for the Australian Open that begins next week.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / May 13, 2024

WTA Trophee Clarins Day 2 Predictions Including Simona Halep Vs McCartney Kessler

The third edition of the WTA Trophee Clarins in Paris is most certainly the biggest, given the amount of talent and star power in the field. It may only be a 125-level tournament, but it features two former Grand Slam champions on Tuesday’s schedule.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / May 4, 2024

'Like a truck hit you': Simona Halep describes feelings when she found out about testing positive for banned substance

Romanian tennis ace Simona Halep has opened up about her feelings when she first heard about testing positive for a banned substance. The 32-year-old has said that it felt like she was hit by a truck when she first found out about the results of her doping test.

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