Simona Halep makes devastating announcement days ahead of Australian Open 2025

Simona Halep has made a devastating announcement, sending shockwaves through her fanbase. The news comes just days before the 2025 Australian Open, scheduled to begin on January 12 and run through January 26.

Halep was initially set to resume her tennis action at the ASB Classic in Auckland, using it as a warm-up before heading to the Australian Open. However, on December 26, she announced her withdrawal from both tournaments, revealing that she was dealing with knee and shoulder issues.

The Romanian wrote on Instagram Stories:

"Hi guys, I wanted to wish you all happy holidays and provide a little update. After playing in Abu Dhabi, unfortunately I felt pain in my knee and shoulder once again."

"After discussing with my team at length, we agreed it is sensible to delay the start of my season. It's not what I wanted but I would like to thank the tournament organisers in Auckland and Australia for the wild cards and I'm sorry I won't be able to take them this time," she added.

The two-time Grand Slam champion also shared the location of her next tournament after recovery: Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

"I will rest up and intend for my next event to be Cluj, where I can't wait to play in front of the amazing Romanian fans."

Simona Halep via Instagram Stories

Since her return to the circuit in March after her doping suspension, Halep has competed in just four tournaments, struggling with ongoing health issues, including problems with her shoulder, hip, and knee.