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Simona Halep's Career at Risk Amid Injuries and Scandal

2/3/2025

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Simona Halep, the celebrated former World No. 1 and two-time Grand Slam champion, is facing a tough crossroads at 33. Battling ongoing knee injuries and reeling from a recent doping scandal, her return to the WTA Tour has been rocky, with just one victory in five matches since her comeback. Retirement looms as a painful possibility.

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Simona Halep, the celebrated former World No. 1 and two-time Grand Slam champion, is facing a tough crossroads at 33. Battling ongoing knee injuries and reeling from a recent doping scandal, her return to the WTA Tour has been rocky, with just one victory in five matches since her comeback. Retirement looms as a painful possibility.