Former world number one Simona Halep announces retirement
:Former world number one and two-time Grand Slam winner Simona Halep announced her retirement from professional tennis on Tuesday after losing in the first round at her home event in Cluj.
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Simona Halep announces retirement after 2 Grand Slam titles and return from ban
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.
Two-time Slam winner Simona Halep announces retirement at 33 - ESPN
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.
Ex-US Open Champion Emma Raducanu Handed Big Jolt In Australian Open Preparations
Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu pulled out of the Auckland Classic on Tuesday with a "back niggle" in a blow to her Australian Open preparations. Britain's Raducanu will now fly to Melbourne to begin rehabilitation ahead of the year's first major starting on January 12. The 22-year-old has suffered a series of injuries since bursting onto the scene with her New York triumph in 2021. "I've tried my best to be ready. I love Auckland and the fans here," the 56th-ranked Raducanu said.
Jasmine Paolini Leads Italy To Fifth Billie Jean King Cup Title
Italy won the Billie Jean King Cup for the fifth time as Jasmine Paolini beat Rebecca Sramkova to secure a dominant 2-0 win over Slovakia on Wednesday. World number four Paolini triumphed 6-2, 6-1 in the second singles rubber to follow up Lucia Bronzetti's 6-2, 6-4 victory against Viktoria Hruncakova. Italy were runners-up to Canada in last year's final but went one better in Malaga to become world champions for the first time since 2013.
Jasmine Paolini and Italy beat Slovakia to win the Billie Jean King Cup
Two-time Grand Slam finalist Jasmine Paolini capped a breakthrough season by leading Italy to its first Billie Jean King Cup title since 2013 on Wednesday, defeating Rebecca Sramkova 6-2, 6-1 to seal a 2-0 victory over Slovakia in the final of the women's team competition.
Jasmine Paolini leads Italy to Billie Jean King Cup title
Jasmine Paolini led Italy to the Billie Jean King Cup title as they beat Slovakia 2-0 in the final in Malaga.
Brilliant Paolini leads Italy to fifth Billie Jean King Cup title
MALAGA, Spain : World number four Jasmine Paolini steered Italy to a fifth Billie Jean King Cup title as she beat Rebecca Sramkova 6-2 6-1 in the second singles rubber to wrap up a 2-0 win over Slovakia on Wednesday.