Aryna Sabalenka (26 years old, world No. 2) made a statement full of fair play towards Simona Halep (32 years old), who has returned to the circuit but with injury issues.
Sabalenka wished all the best to Simona Halep and said, „I am sure” that our athlete will return to the top as soon as possible.
Simona withdrew, injured at the knee, in the first round of the Trophee Clarins, after winning the first set of the match against McCartney Kessler.
"I wish her all the best, to stay strong, and I am sure she will return as soon as possible," is the message conveyed by Aryna Sabalenka, according to Antena Sport.
For Simona Halep, a period of rest is next, but she received important news: she climbed in the WTA ranking, even though she only played one set at the Trophee Clarins.
Halep had a wildcard for the tournament in Rabat (Morocco), but was forced to withdraw due to injury.