Simona Halep withdraws from Australian Open qualifying because of knee and shoulder pain
Halep posted on social media that she was feeling poorly after participating in an exhibition event in Abu Dhabi. “After discussing with my team at length, we agreed it is sensible to delay the start of my season,” Halep wrote. The 33-year-old Romanian said she is planning to next enter the Transylvania Open in her home country, where play begins Feb. 3.