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Former world number one Simona Halep announces retirement

The 33-year-old Romanian had delayed the start of her season due to pain in her knee and shoulder.

Simona Halep waves to the crowd at the end of a match during Transylvania Open in Cluj-Napoca, Romania(via REUTERS)

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Published on Feb 05, 2025 08:00 AM IST

Reuters |

ITIA chief breaks silence on Swiatek-Sinner doping scandals, blames Halep

ITIA chief Karen Moorhouse broke her silence on doping scandals involving Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek and Simona Halep.

ITIA chief Karen Moorhouse broke her silence on doping in tennis.

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Published on Dec 23, 2024 02:01 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Simona Halep rounds on tennis doping body for Iga Swiatek leniency

Simona Halep on Friday rounded on the ITIA for discrepencies in the treatment of world number two Iga Swiatek.

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Published on Nov 29, 2024 09:56 PM IST

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Simona Halep returns from an overturned doping ban with a loss to Paula Badosa

Halep looked terrific in the first set, then encountered trouble later, including having a trainer massage her right shoulder during a changeover.

Simona Halep of Romania returns a shot to Paula Badosa of Spain during her women's singles match during the Miami Open(Getty Images via AFP)

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Published on Mar 20, 2024 04:24 PM IST

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Halep to face Badosa in Miami opener, Swiatek seeks Sunshine Double

Simona Halep accepted a wild card into the Miami Open after her four-year ban was cut to nine months by the top court for global sport

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Published on Mar 19, 2024 08:01 AM IST

Reuters |

Simona Halep will return to action at Miami Open after doping suspension

Halep was given a wild-card invitation for the main draw at the hard-court tournament on the site of the Miami Dolphins' stadium. Women's play begins March 19

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Published on Mar 08, 2024 07:24 AM IST

AP |

Explained: Why Simona Halep’s reduced ban should buoy Paul Pogba and Juventus

Late last month, Paul Pogba, FIFA World Cup winner with France in 2018, received a ban of four years for high testosterone levels in his system.

France's midfielder Paul Pogba applauds before the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group D qualification football match between France and Finland (AFP)

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Updated on Mar 06, 2024 03:29 PM IST

ByPrateek Srivastava, New Delhi

Simona Halep wins doping case: Grand Slam champion cleared for tennis return

Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep was cleared for an immediate return to tennis.

Simona Halep, of Romania, returns a shot (AP)

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Published on Mar 05, 2024 09:36 PM IST

AP |

Simona Halep awaits CAS verdict after 3-day hearing to challenge 4-yr doping ban

The former world No. 1 spent almost three full days in the hearing at the Court Arbitration for Sport in front of three judges now considering their verdict

Simona Halep of Romania leaves after a hearing for a doping case against her at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne(REUTERS)

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Published on Feb 10, 2024 06:46 AM IST

AP |

Simona Halep's doping ban appeal begins in top sports court

The top court in global sport began hearing former Wimbledon and French Open champion Simona Halep's appeal against a doping suspension.

Simona Halep of Romania, the former tennis world number one, arrives at a hearing on the doping case against her at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne(REUTERS)

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Published on Feb 07, 2024 05:02 PM IST

Reuters |

Simona Halep banned for four years for anti-doping rule violations

Twice Grand Slam champion Simona Halep has been banned for four years for two separate anti-doping rule violations.

Romania's Simona Halep poses with the trophy as she celebrates after winning the final against Serena Williams(REUTERS)

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Published on Sep 12, 2023 08:54 PM IST

Reuters |

Nadal, Halep and Raducanu among list of top stars set to miss 2023 Wimbledon

The draws are not as stacked as they have been in the past, as some notable absences will be felt in both the men’s and women’s tournaments.

Here are the top stars who will not be part of 2023 Wimbledon

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Published on Jul 01, 2023 05:52 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Former world No. 1 Simona Halep accuses tennis integrity body of double standard

Former world No. 1 Halep has been accused of a second doping offense by the ITIA for alleged discrepancies in her ABP.

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Updated on May 23, 2023 04:40 PM IST

PTI |

Simona Halep faces 2nd doping charge over biological passport

The charge announced Friday “is separate and in addition to” the provisional suspension Halep received last year after failing a drug test during the U.S. Open

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Published on May 20, 2023 07:10 PM IST

AP |

Frustrated Simona Halep questions long delay in doping hearing

Halep was tested during last year's U.S. Open and both her A and B samples confirmed the presence of banned blood-booster roxadustat.

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Published on Apr 28, 2023 05:54 PM IST

Reuters |

She was a great example for me: Iga Swiatek on Simona Halep's failed dope test

Simona Halep was tested during the US Open and both her A and B samples confirmed the presence of the anti-anaemia drug that stimulates the production of red blood cells, much like the prohibited substance Erythropoietin.

Iga Swiatek (in white) with Simona Halep(Getty/File Photo)

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Updated on Oct 30, 2022 05:08 PM IST

Reuters |

Simona Halep doping: Other tennis stars who fell foul

The Romanian has denied any wrongdoing. From Agassi to Sharapova to Hingis, some of the game's biggest stars have tested positive for prohibited substances. A look:

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Published on Oct 22, 2022 08:48 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta, Mumbai

Former World No. 1 Simona Halep provisionally suspended for doping

Two-time major winner Simona Halep of Romania has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for a banned substance, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said on Friday.

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Updated on Oct 21, 2022 09:45 PM IST

Reuters |

Injured Simona Halep withdraws from Cincinnati Open

The 30-year-old Romanian was set to face Veronika Kudermetova in the second round and the Russian will receive a walkover into the round of 16.

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Published on Aug 18, 2022 07:33 AM IST

Reuters |

Simona Halep beats Beatriz Haddad Maia for third Canadian Open title

The two-time Grand Slam champion sealed her ninth WTA 1000 title in Toronto

Simona Halep, of Romania, celebrates after defeating Beatriz Haddad Maia, of Brazil, in the final of the National Bank Open tennis tournament(AP)

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Published on Aug 15, 2022 07:39 AM IST

Reuters | , Toronto

Fiery Simona Halep to face surging Beatriz Haddad Maia in Canadian Open final

Two-time tournament champion Halep got off to a sluggish start and the American took full advantage, wrapping up the 35-minute first set with an ace.

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Published on Aug 14, 2022 07:14 AM IST

Reuters |

Halep fights off Gauff, Haddad Maia stuns Bencic in Canadian Open

Twice champion Halep secured a nervy 6-4 7-6(2) win on Friday and advance to the last four for a fifth time.

Romania's Simona Halep stretches to reach a shot from United States' Coco Gauff during Women's National Bank Open tennis match(AP)

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Published on Aug 13, 2022 12:02 PM IST

Reuters |

Wimbledon: Elena Rybakina sets up final showdown with Ons Jabeur

Elena Rybakina defeated Simona Halep in straight sets to advance to the final of women's singles.

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Published on Jul 07, 2022 09:38 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Former champion Simona Halep rallies to beat retiring Kirsten Flipkens

The 36-year-old Flipkens, who is playing in her 50th and final Grand Slam, had a 5-2 lead in the first set and a 4-1 advantage in the second but the 2019 champion rallied on both occasions to complete the victory in straight sets.

Romania's Simona Halep celebrates winning her first round match against Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova (REUTERS)

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Published on Jul 01, 2022 12:07 AM IST

Reuters | , London

Andreescu in Bad Homburg final after Halep withdraws

In her first grass-court final, Andreescu will play Alizé Cornet or Caroline Garcia on Saturday. The 22-year-old Andreescu beat top-seeded Daria Kasatkina 6-4, 6-1 in the quarterfinals.

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Published on Jun 24, 2022 04:26 PM IST

AP |

French Open: Former champion Halep knocked out by Chinese teenager Zheng

Halep, who lifted the trophy at Roland Garros in 2018 before winning Wimbledon the following year, came into the contest on Court Simonne Mathieu having won her only prior meeting against the 19-year-old Zheng in straight sets in Melbourne in January.

Romania's Simona Halep acknowledges the spectators after losing her second round match against China's Qinwen Zheng (REUTERS)

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Published on May 26, 2022 11:10 PM IST

Reuters |

Rafael Nadal returns from injury with straight-set win in Madrid

Nadal showed few signs of rustiness in his 6-1, 7-6 (4) opening win at home. He cruised in the first set and recovered in the second after twice losing his serve following a rain interruption.

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after a winning point against Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia during their match at the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Spain.(AP)

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Published on May 04, 2022 11:36 PM IST

AP | , Madrid

Halep and Badosa to meet in 2nd round of Madrid Open

Halep beat Zhang Shuai 6-2, 6-3 and Badosa defeated Veronika Kudermetova 6-3, 6-0.

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Published on Apr 28, 2022 10:18 PM IST

AP |

Simona Halep storms past Veronika Kudermetova to claim Melbourne title

Halep, who was forced out of last year's French Open, Wimbledon and the Tokyo Olympics by a calf issue, showed no signs of the problem as she beat Kudermetova 6-2 6-3 in one hour 14 minutes.

Simona Halep of Romania with the winner's trophy after her singles match against Veronika Kudermetova of Russia during the women's final of the Summer Set 1 tournament ahead of the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022(AP)

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Published on Jan 09, 2022 03:18 PM IST

Reuters |

Osaka, Halep reach semi-finals in Melbourne

Osaka beat Petkovic 6-1 7-5 as the Japanese player fought back from a break down in the second set, sealing victory in one hour 14 minutes at Rod Laver Arena.

Naomi Osaka of Japan reacts to winning the singles match against Andrea Petkovic of Germany at Summer Set tennis tournament ahead of the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 7, 2022.(AP)

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Published on Jan 07, 2022 07:50 PM IST

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Latest from simona halep

The 33-year-old Romanian had delayed the start of her season due to pain in her knee and shoulder.

ITIA chief Karen Moorhouse broke her silence on doping scandals involving Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek and Simona Halep.

Simona Halep on Friday rounded on the ITIA for discrepencies in the treatment of world number two Iga Swiatek.

Halep looked terrific in the first set, then encountered trouble later, including having a trainer massage her right shoulder during a changeover.

Simona Halep accepted a wild card into the Miami Open after her four-year ban was cut to nine months by the top court for global sport

Halep was given a wild-card invitation for the main draw at the hard-court tournament on the site of the Miami Dolphins' stadium. Women's play begins March 19

Late last month, Paul Pogba, FIFA World Cup winner with France in 2018, received a ban of four years for high testosterone levels in his system.

Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep was cleared for an immediate return to tennis.

The former world No. 1 spent almost three full days in the hearing at the Court Arbitration for Sport in front of three judges now considering their verdict

The top court in global sport began hearing former Wimbledon and French Open champion Simona Halep's appeal against a doping suspension.

Twice Grand Slam champion Simona Halep has been banned for four years for two separate anti-doping rule violations.

The draws are not as stacked as they have been in the past, as some notable absences will be felt in both the men’s and women’s tournaments.

Former world No. 1 Halep has been accused of a second doping offense by the ITIA for alleged discrepancies in her ABP.

The charge announced Friday “is separate and in addition to” the provisional suspension Halep received last year after failing a drug test during the U.S. Open

Halep was tested during last year's U.S. Open and both her A and B samples confirmed the presence of banned blood-booster roxadustat.

Simona Halep was tested during the US Open and both her A and B samples confirmed the presence of the anti-anaemia drug that stimulates the production of red blood cells, much like the prohibited substance Erythropoietin.

The Romanian has denied any wrongdoing. From Agassi to Sharapova to Hingis, some of the game's biggest stars have tested positive for prohibited substances. A look:

Two-time major winner Simona Halep of Romania has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for a banned substance, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said on Friday.

The 30-year-old Romanian was set to face Veronika Kudermetova in the second round and the Russian will receive a walkover into the round of 16.

The two-time Grand Slam champion sealed her ninth WTA 1000 title in Toronto

Two-time tournament champion Halep got off to a sluggish start and the American took full advantage, wrapping up the 35-minute first set with an ace.

Twice champion Halep secured a nervy 6-4 7-6(2) win on Friday and advance to the last four for a fifth time.

Elena Rybakina defeated Simona Halep in straight sets to advance to the final of women's singles.

The 36-year-old Flipkens, who is playing in her 50th and final Grand Slam, had a 5-2 lead in the first set and a 4-1 advantage in the second but the 2019 champion rallied on both occasions to complete the victory in straight sets.

In her first grass-court final, Andreescu will play Alizé Cornet or Caroline Garcia on Saturday. The 22-year-old Andreescu beat top-seeded Daria Kasatkina 6-4, 6-1 in the quarterfinals.

Halep, who lifted the trophy at Roland Garros in 2018 before winning Wimbledon the following year, came into the contest on Court Simonne Mathieu having won her only prior meeting against the 19-year-old Zheng in straight sets in Melbourne in January.

Nadal showed few signs of rustiness in his 6-1, 7-6 (4) opening win at home. He cruised in the first set and recovered in the second after twice losing his serve following a rain interruption.

Halep beat Zhang Shuai 6-2, 6-3 and Badosa defeated Veronika Kudermetova 6-3, 6-0.

Halep, who was forced out of last year's French Open, Wimbledon and the Tokyo Olympics by a calf issue, showed no signs of the problem as she beat Kudermetova 6-2 6-3 in one hour 14 minutes.

Osaka beat Petkovic 6-1 7-5 as the Japanese player fought back from a break down in the second set, sealing victory in one hour 14 minutes at Rod Laver Arena.

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