WTA Cluj-Napoca 2025

Simona Halep explains the reasons for her retirement from tennis. Source: Getty
WTA Simona Halep

Halep explains her bitter ending: "It is a relief, I no longer saw the point of this"

Fernando Murciego - 9 Feb 2025

The Romanian explains in detail the medical reasons that led her to hang up her racket: "I needed a cartilage implant, that's a year and a half of recovery."

Halep surprises by announcing her sudden retirement. Photo: Getty
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Halep announces her sudden retirement as a professional tennis player

Raquel Bermúde… - 4 Feb 2025

The 33-year-old player announced the news after losing in her match at the WTA Cluj-Napoca 2025, the only one she has played this season.

Simona Halep assumes that retirement is near. Source: Getty
WTA Simona Halep

Halep and the inevitable: "It's time to explore other paths"

Fernando Murciego - 4 Feb 2025

The Romanian player, who is making her debut this afternoon in Cluj-Napoca, admits to often thinking about retirement: "It's very difficult for me to reach my peak level again."