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• ‘I Couldn’t Stay Focused’ – When Simona Halep Blamed Final Heartbreak Against Maria Sharapova on Argument With Umpire at French Open
Simona Halep narrowly lost the 2014 French Open final, later citing a key umpire call as the turning point that shifted momentum to Maria Sharapova....2025
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• Moya: Rumors of Coaching Sinner are Fake News
Former world No. 1 Carlos Moya was rumored to be set to succeed Darren Cahill as Jannik Sinner's coach in 2026. Not true, says the Spaniard. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Photo credit: Internazionali BNL d'Italia Facebook Rumors that World No. 1 Jannik Sinner is reportedly set to hire a former French Open champion as his new coach in 2026 are, accordiong...2025
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• Report: Carlos Moya to Coach Jannik Sinner Starting in 2026
Former world No. 1 Carlos Moya is set to succeed Darren Cahill as Jannik Sinner's coach in 2026, reports Russian website Bolshe. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Photo credit: Internazionali BNL d'Italia Facebook Jannik Sinner celebrated his comeback with a spirited run to the Rome final last week. World No. 1 Sinner is reportedly set to hire a former ...2025
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• Kyrgios: Can We Admit System is Cooked?
"Honest feelings about how ridiculous Max Purcell’s ban is? Vitamins?" Nick Kyrgios said. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Friday, May 2, 2025 Photo credit: Graham Denholm/Getty There’s a double standard in doping punishments, says Nick Kyrgios. Seeing Australian compatriot Max Purcell suspended for 18 months for admitting to exceeding intravenous infusions of vit...2025
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• Top tennis journalist reveals concerning reason behind Iga Swiatek’s ‘nervousness’ during Madrid Open after defeat to Coco Gauff
Before the Madrid Open, Iga Swiatek attended the funeral of her grandfather if reports are to be believed. Swiatek is nearly unbeatable on clay but in Madrid, she registered her worst loss since the 2019 Roland Garros defeat to Simona Halep....2025
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• Aryna Sabalenka scared of drinking water and eating certain foods amid high profile doping cases

Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner were the lead cases last year as well as Simona Halep for contaminations that led to players serving doping bans. Aryna Sabalenka is now wary to the point that she won't drink from a bottle she has left and only eats certain foods....2025
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• "The Process Is Completely Broken" - Pegula Reacts to Tennis' 'Unfair' Doping System
The American says no matter what you believe about Jannik Sinner, tennis' anti-doping system has major issues that need to be looked into. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Sunday February 16, 2025 Photo: Matthew Calvis World No.5 and 2024 US Open runner-up Jessica Pegula has weighed in with her thoughts on Jannik Sinner’s settlement with WADA – World Anti Doping Agency – ...2025
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• From Swiatek to Sharapova: Tennis players who faced doping suspensions

After Jannik Sinner was suspended for three months after testing positive in a doping test, it inevitably brings to mind cases of other players who have been suspended for the same reason, such as Iga Swiatek, Simona Halep, Maria Sharapova, Viktor Troicki, Martina Hingis, and Mariano Puerta....2025
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• Two-time Grand Slam winner Simona Halep retires

Former World No. 1 Simona Halep, who won two Grand Slams before a doping suspension, announced her retirement on Tuesday following a loss at the Transylvania Open in Cluj-Napoca, Romania....2025
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• Simona Halep announces her retirement from tennis at age 33

Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep announced her retirement from tennis at age 33 after a first-round loss at a tournament in her home country of Romania on Tuesday, ending an injury-filled comeback from a doping suspension....2025
• Simona Halep retires from tennis

Simona Halep, the former world No. 1, has announced her retirement from professional tennis. Halep shared her decision in a heartfelt statement, expressing gratitude for her career and acknowledging the challenges she has faced. “The thought of retiring crosses my mind very often,” Halep said. “I am old, and I have injuries that I can’t […]...2025
• Halep reveals painful truth: “I’m old, I have injuries that I can’t recover from.”

Simona Halep has endured a grueling journey, battling through a torturous doping ban and a difficult fight to return to the WTA Tour, but her comeback has been anything but smooth. Now, at 33 years old, Halep is facing a challenging path back to top form, as she navigates not only the pressures of getting […]...2025
• 'I am old, I have injuries that I can't recover from': Simona Halep often thinks about retirement in honest confession on future

Former World No.1 Simona Halep has had a turbulent time to say the least as she admits that retirement goes through her head very often and that recent injury issues that won't heal are starting to take their toll....2025
• Simona Halep opens hotel in Romanian mountains, as injuries delay her 2025 season

Simona Halep, the former world No. 1 and two-time Grand Slam champion, recently shared a mix of exciting and disappointing news with her Instagram followers. On the bright side, she has ventured into the hospitality industry, unveiling her namesake hotel in the picturesque Poiana Brasov, Romania. However, on a somber note, Halep announced that she […]...2024
• Halep slams double standards in doping case after Swiatek’s short ban

Simona Halep revived painful memories regarding her doping suspension after Iga Swiatek received a mere one-month ban for a doping violation involving contaminated non-prescription medication (melatonin). Halep, who endured a grueling 18-month suspension and significant career setbacks, took to Instagram to express her dismay at what she perceives as an unjust disparity in the treatment […]...2024
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"Simona Halep, already provisionally suspended since October, has been charged with a second breach of doping rules, the International Tennis Integrity Agency said Friday."

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" Australian Open 2019 results: Novak Djokovic cruises; Simona Halep wins after rough start "

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"French Open 2017: Simona Halep advances to final over Karolina Pliskova"

• Kyrgios: Can We Admit System is Cooked?
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• 'Did she do it fair and square?': Is Simona Halep Hall of Fame worthy as debate stirred after retirement
Simona Halep retired from the sport yesterday after her loss at the Transylvania Open and while it stirred feelings of joy at the career of the former World No.1 and third all time in terms of prize money won, the attention now turns to the Hall of Fame....2025
• ‘She’s a strong woman’: players offer support to grieving Aryna Sabalenka

World No 2’s boyfriend died after an ‘apparent suicide’Sabalenka due to play best friend Badosa on ThursdayPaula Badosa admits it will be “uncomfortable” facing best friend Aryna Sabalenka at the Miami Open following the death of the world No 2’s boyfriend Konstantin Koltsov.Sabalenka was pictured on social media practising on Tuesday a day after 42-year-old former ice hockey player Koltsov died i...2024
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• "The Process Is Completely Broken" - Pegula Reacts to Tennis' 'Unfair' Doping System
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• Simona Halep defeated by Paula Badosa in Miami on return from doping ban

Former world No 1 loses 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 at Miami OpenCas recently reduced four-year ban to nine months Five hundred and sixty-eight days after she last struck a ball in a match of any consequence, Simona Halep returned to professional tennis from her shortened doping ban. The comeback came in a tough, gruelling battle that resulted in a 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 loss against Paula Badosa of Spain in the first r...2024
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• DOPING. Genie Bouchard shades Simona Halep after being banned

Simona Halep’s four-year ban from playing tennis professionally prompted a response from Eugenie Bouchard. The Canadian tennis player was instructed to conceal her thoughts, though. After Halep’s test for Roxadustat at the 2022 US Open resulted in a provisional suspension from professional tennis, the ITIA (International Tennis Integrity Agency) determined that she had violated the [&#...2023
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• Australian Open 2019 scores, results: Serena Williams beats top-seeded Simona Halep; Roger Federer knocked out
A rundown of all the results from the Round of 16 in Melbourne...2019
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• Australian Open 2019 results: Novak Djokovic cruises; Simona Halep wins after rough start
Halep had some trouble with Kaia Kanepi in her opening match...2019
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• US Open 2018 results: Serena Williams, Sloane Stephens, Rafael Nadal all move to quarterfinals
Williams avoids a potential upset from Kaia Kanepi, who eliminated Simona Halep in the first round...2018
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• US Open 2018 results: Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal advance; Sloane Stephens in action
Williams avoids a potential upset from Kaia Kanepi, who eliminated Simona Halep in the first round...2018
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• US Open 2018 results: Top-seeded Simona Halep goes down in straight sets in historic upset
Halep was dominated by Kaia Kanepi to become the first female No. 1 US Open seed to lose in the first round...2018
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• Wimbledon 2018 Saturday results: No. 1 Simona Halep upset by 48th-ranked Hsieh Su-wei
Taiwan's Hsieh Su-wei delivers yet another Wimbledon shocker by ousting the ninth top-10 women's seed...2018
• Wimbledon 2018 Friday results: Serena Williams advances; Venus Williams, Madison Keys eliminated
Only Simona Halep and Karolina Pliskova remain in the top 10...2018
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• ‘I Couldn’t Stay Focused’ – When Simona Halep Blamed Final Heartbreak Against Maria Sharapova on Argument With Umpire at French Open
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• Top tennis journalist reveals concerning reason behind Iga Swiatek’s ‘nervousness’ during Madrid Open after defeat to Coco Gauff
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• Potapova and her lovely tribute to Simona Halep after Cluj-Napoca title

In a heartfelt moment following her victory at the Transylvania Open in Cluj-Napoca, Anastasia Potapova took the opportunity to pay tribute to her long-time idol, Simona Halep. The Russian tennis star, who clinched her third WTA title by defeating Lucia Bronzetti 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, expressed her admiration and respect for the Romanian tennis icon. Potapova, […]...2025
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• Simona Halep reveals her next big goal after retiring from tennis: 'I want to be a mother'

Simona Halep gave her first interview after announcing her retirement and revealed the best moment of her career. The former world No. 1 ended her journey as one of the most successful players of the past decade, winning 24 titles and reaching 18 more finals, including two Grand Slams....2025
• Daily Dose of Social Media: Sorana Cirstea comforts Simona Halep in her final career match, Carlos Alcaraz shows off football skills

Simona Halep shocked the tennis world by unexpectedly announcing her retirement at the Transylvania Open, and in a new Daily Dose of Social Media, we take a look at some of the key moments of the day, including the emotional embrace between the former world No....2025
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• He is the best coach at the moment' - Former World No.1 Simona Halep has high praise for Darren Cahill

Romanian tennis star Simona Halep has achieved several notable feats during her distinguished career, and the two-time Grand Slam champion has given credit to coach Darren Cahill, who has assisted her during her rise on the WTA Tour and currently coaches ATP World No.1 Jannik Sinner....2025
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• Sinner and Cahill's Partnership Will End After 2025
The Italian confirmed that coach Darren Cahill will retire after the 2025 season. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday January 16, 2025 Jannik Sinner has confirmed that Darren Cahill will not coach him beyond 2025. The Italian confirmed rumors after his four-set win over Aussie Tristan Schoolkate on Friday night in Melbourne. “He brought me so many things,” he said. “On...2025
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• VIDEO. “Romantic” Tsitsipas sings weird song to girlfriend Paula Badosa

Despite losing at the Miami Open in 2024, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa have been enjoying themselves immensely while in Miami. Badosa defeated Simona Halep in her Miami Open debut, winning 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 in a thrilling comeback match. In the meantime, Tsitsipas lost his opening match against Denis Shapovalov at the Miami Open singles. […]...2024
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• ‘She’s a strong woman’: players offer support to grieving Aryna Sabalenka
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• Miami Open: Halep narrowly loses first match since doping ban

After an extended absence from competition and a challenging battle to overturn a doping ban, Simona Halep returned to the court at the Miami Open. Despite a strong start, the former world No.1 was unable to maintain her momentum and fell to Paula Badosa in a hard-fought three-set match, 1-6 6-4 6-3. Halep showed no […]...2024
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• Former No. 1 Halep faces second doping charge

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• Halep banned 4 years for anti-doping violations

Simona Halep on Tuesday was banned for four years for two separate anti-doping rule violations, according to the International Tennis Integrity Agency....2023
• Halep wins doping appeal case, cleared to return

Women's tennis star Simona Halep. a 2-time Grand Slam champion, was cleared for an immediate return to tennis on Tuesday by sports' highest court cutting her ban for doping on appeal....2024
• Simona Halep handed four-year ban from tennis for anti-doping violations

Investigation found Halep ‘committed intentional violations’Former Wimbledon winner failed doping test at 2022 US OpenSimona Halep has been banned from tennis for four years for two separate anti-doping rule violations, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced on Tuesday.Romania’s Halep, a former Wimbledon and French Open champion, has been provisionally suspended since October 2...2023
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• VIDEO. “Romantic” Tsitsipas sings weird song to girlfriend Paula Badosa
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• Simona Halep free to play again after tennis doping ban significantly reduced

Former Wimbledon winner tested positive for roxadustatSuspension reduced from four years to nine monthsSimona Halep’s four-year doping ban has been reduced to nine months after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) ruled that Halep was not guilty of intentional doping. Halep will be allowed to immediately resume her career and return to professional tennis.Halep, a former world No 1 and two-tim...2024
• Halep set for Miami return after winning appeal

Simona Halep announced she will make her return to tennis after more than 17 months at the Miami Open later this month....2024

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• Moya: Rumors of Coaching Sinner are Fake News
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• Report: Carlos Moya to Coach Jannik Sinner Starting in 2026
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• Kyrgios: Can We Admit System is Cooked?
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• Daily Dose of Social Media: Sorana Cirstea comforts Simona Halep in her final career match, Carlos Alcaraz shows off football skills
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• WTA Cluj-Napoca Day 2 Predictions Including Simona Halep vs Lucia Bronzetti

2019 Wimbledon champion Simona Halep will make her first singles appearance of 2025 on home soil at the WTA 250 in Cluj-Napoca. The former world No. 1’s match is one of nine scheduled on a busy day....2025
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• H2H, prediction of Lucia Bronzetti vs Simona Halep in Cluj-Napoca with odds, preview, pick | 4th February 2025

Lucia Bronzetti and Simona Halep will fight against each other in the 1st round of the Transylvania Open for the 1st time in their career. They are scheduled to compete on Tuesday at 8:30 pm on CENTER COURT. In the following paragraphs, you can find the head to head analysis and prediction. Prediction and head […]...2025
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• 'I am old, I have injuries that I can't recover from': Simona Halep often thinks about retirement in honest confession on future
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• SHOCK: Halep withdraws from Oeiras!

Shortly after receiving a wildcard entry for the April 15-21 Oeiras Ladies Open, it was revealed that Simona Halep has withdrawn from the WTA 125 tournament due to an injury. The former world No.1 was scheduled to compete in her second tournament following her return from a doping ban. However, she feels pain in her […]...2024
• So close, yet so far: Halep trains in UAE as others play the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

Awaiting the outcome of her doping ban appeal, Simona Halep maintains a steadfastly positive outlook, focusing on her tennis training as she awaits the CAS verdict. Recent updates from the former world No.1, shared on her Instagram account, showcase her dedication to the sport as she practices in Dubai, the city where the WTA players […]...2024
• Halep’s fight against doping ban heads to CAS hearing in February

After receiving a four-year doping ban for two separate violations, Simona Halep will try to clear her name and reduce her sanction at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) hearing scheduled for February 2024. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) initially issued a provisional suspension for Halep in October 2022 after detecting the banned […]...2023

• Ex-ATP pro explains why it’s difficult to induct Simona Halep into Hall of Fame due to doping scandal after the Romanian announces shock retirement

Simona Halep had contemplated retirement but probably no one knew that she would be calling time on her career right after her defeat in the first round of the Winners Open....2025
• Halep reflects on lingering mental impact of doping ban: “I cannot forget”

In a recent video interview with the Associated Press from her home in Bucharest, Simona Halep discussed the anxiety and mental pressure she faced upon returning to the tour after battling a doping ban. She emphasized that while she has been cleared of wrongdoing, the experience has left a lasting impact on her psyche. “What […]...2024
• 'There Is No Proof': Halep Says There Is No Evidence Of Doping

Former WTA No. 1 Simona Halep once again denied any wrongdoing in her doping saga, despite a unanimous decision to ban her from competition for up to four years....2023
• Inside the struggles and sacrifices of pro athletes: WTA players weigh in on doping controls

Sports fans mostly think about doping when a scandal breaks, but for professional athletes, doping controls are part of everyday life. Following the announcement of a four-year ban for Romanian Simona Halep, Women’s Tennis Blog asked top WTA players in San Diego about their trust in the institutions that have immense but invisible power over […]...2023
• When words backfire: Halep’s criticism of Sharapova’s doping comes full circle
Be careful what you say, it may backfire. That’s exactly what Simona Halep didn’t do when she felt confident enough to criticize dopers amid the Maria Sharapova meldonium scandal. The Romanian’s criticising comments haven’t aged well, as she’s now facing not one but two doping charges. The Sharapova saga Back in 2016, the tennis world […]...2023
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