Simona Halep, the former World No. 1, retired from her second match since her comeback due to a left knee injury. Halep was playing in the WTA 125 tournament in Paris and had taken the first set against American McCartney Kessler before the injury forced her to retire in the second set while she was down a break. This was her second tournament since 2022, with her first return match being in Miami, where she also experienced knee issues. Halep has not received a wildcard entry into the upcoming Roland Garros tournament.
Simona Halep comeback off to a painful start Retires in Rd 1 of WTA 125 in Paris with a left knee problem in 2d set after winning 1st against American McCartney Kessler. Knee was also a problem after her return in Miami No wildcard into Roland Garros. https://t.co/CChr8mVw28
Simona Halep retires in her second match of her comeback ❤️🩹 The former World No. 1 had taken the first set against McCartney Kessler before suffering a knee injury. https://t.co/PT3zwGHIFs
Hmmm. Halep retires with a knee injury. Was up a set but down a break . https://t.co/hluIQEsyvP
Simona Halep currently playing her second tournament since 2022… https://t.co/rYrdMJkUHo
Simona Halep about to get under way in the second match since her return, first since Miami. Reminder that the 125s are now free on the WTA website, with signup. https://t.co/mSN6vffe7n https://t.co/YVHIo3NybB