The press in France wrote about the latest decision made by Simona Halep (32 years old), who withdrew from the Madrid tournament, where she had received a wildcard from the organizers.
An injury is causing headaches for Simona Halep regarding her return to the court, after avoiding suspension for doping. Withdrawn from the Ukraine – Romania match in the Billie Jean King Cup and from the tournament in Oieras, Simona declared forfeit for Madrid as well, and the French press reacted.
French journalists emphasized that Simona Halep did not want to take any risks and play in Madrid, following the knee medical issues she faced after her only official match played in 2024, the defeat against Paula Badosa in the first round of the Miami Open.
„Without risks. Simona Halep will not be able to defend her chances at the Madrid Masters,” writes the website tennisactu.net.
Simona Halep had accepted a wildcard from the Madrid organizers, who wanted her in the main draw for the 2024 edition, after the Romanian won the tournament in 2016 and 2017.