Connect with us

Sports

“Would Be Too Risky”: Simona Halep Announces Unfortunate News at Cincinnati Open 2021

12th seed Simona Halep has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open 2021 R2 match, citing a small tear in her right adductor. Correspondingly, American Jessica Pegula has received a walkover to the pre-quarters of the tournament.

Three-time runner-up Halep had got her first victory since May 2021 over Magda Linette at the Cincinnati Open opening round. After the match, she revealed that she finally left ‘life‘ in her, competiting on the court.

Aug 17, 2021; Mason, OH, USA; Simona Halep (ROU) returns a shot against Magda Linette (POL) during the Western and Southern Open tennis tournament at Lindner Family Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Unfortunately, injury woes continue for the former World No.1 despite her continous efforts to recover. Before this, Halep also had to miss out on the French Open and Wimbledon Championships events.

Read More: “I Changed My Mindset” – Naomi Osaka Opens up on Hardships After Narrow Win at Cincinnati Open 2021

Simona Halep hopes to be ready for the US Open 2021

Without any doubt, Halep and fans both equally enjoyed her first match in Cincinnati and looked forward to seeing each other over the week. However, her current physcial shape did not support that idea.

Also, during her match against Linette, the 29-year-old had called for a medical time-out. Probably, she played through the injury to win her first WTA match in three months.

Aug 17, 2021; Mason, OH, USA; Simona Halep (ROU) reacts against Magda Linette (POL) during the Western and Southern Open tennis tournament at Lindner Family Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Ultimately, Halep has decided to sit out of the Western and Southern Open and recover from the injury. Hence, she yet again missed her opportunity at leaving her mark in Cincinnati.

“Unfortunately, a scan this morning showed that I have a small tear in my right adductor and therefore it would be too risky for me to play tonight. I will rest up and do everything I can to be ready for the US Open,” she wrote on Twitter. “To the fans in Cincy, it was beautiful to see you again.”

From here on, the former World No.1 would be in a race against time with the American Grand Slam. She most certianly would not want to miss out on the third consecutive Grand Slam event in a calendar year.

Also Read: Venus Williams Seeks a Spot in the US Open 2021 Main Draw

What has happened to Halep?

At the Italian Open 2021, the Romanian World No.13 injured her right calf and since has been recovering from it. Additonally, in the Cincinnati post-match interview, she had said that the injury is “very painful.

Hopefully, this is only a small hiccup for Halep on her way to full recovery. Fans would indeed wish to see her come again on the court and compete at the upcoming US Open 2021.

Do you think with the injury woes, Halep will particicpate in the New York Slam?

Watch this story: Five Most Shocking Moments at the Tokyo Olympics 2020

The post “Would Be Too Risky”: Simona Halep Announces Unfortunate News at Cincinnati Open 2021 appeared first on EssentiallySports.