Simona Halep announces retirement after losing at Transylvania Open

Former world number one Simona Halep has announced her retirement from tennis after suffering a resounding defeat in her first match of 2025 at the Transylvania Open in Romania. The two-time Grand Slam champion, who has been struggling with injuries, emotionally shared her decision with the audience, expressing gratitude for her career achievements but acknowledging the physical limitations that led to her retirement at the age of 33. Halep’s retirement marks the end of a successful tennis career that included reaching the top ranking and winning major tournaments, as she now looks forward to a new chapter outside of professional tennis.

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