Simona Halep confirms ‘small tear’ in left calf, but hopes to ‘speed up return’ with Roland Garros looming
Simona Halep has revealed she suffered a “small tear” in her left calf during the Italian Open, making her a doubt for the French Open.
The former Roland Garros champion pulled up during her third-round clash against Angelique Kerber with a calf problem as she was forced to retire while leading 6-1, 3-3.
Hi guys! After an MRI here in Rome I can confirm that I have small tear high up in the left calf. I will fly home today and begin recovery in the pool and gym on Monday. I’m staying positive and will do everything I can to speed up my return. Thanks again and see you soon 💪 pic.twitter.com/JWMbphI1qu
— Simona Halep (@Simona_Halep) May 14, 2021
“After an MRI here in Rome I can confirm that I have small tear high up in the left calf,” Halep confirmed on social media.
“I will fly home and begin recovery in the pool and gym on Monday. I’m staying positive and will do everything I can to speed up my return.”
It means the 2018 French Open champion is now in a race against time to be fit for the clay-court Grand Slam, which starts on May 30.
Follow us on Twitter @T365Official and like our Facebook page.
Latest
-
French OpenIga Swiatek into another Roland Garros final: Every year I have a good result here
She will play Karolina Muchova in the final.
-
WimbledonDan Evans’ Wimbledon preparation hurt by defeat to Gabriel Diallo at Surbiton Trophy
The British number one suffered a surprise loss.
-
WimbledonJack Draper makes ‘difficult decision’ to miss Wimbledon due to shoulder injury
The 21-year-old was forced to serve underarm before retiring during his first-round match at the French Open.
-
French OpenKarolina Muchova ousts Aryna Sabalenka to reach French Open final: I don’t really know what happened
Into the final the Czech goes.
-
French OpenNovak Djokovic: Carlos Alcaraz deserves his success, no doubt
The hotly-anticipated match will decide who reaches the Roland Garros final.
-
French OpenMiyu Kato hit back after ‘unjust’ disqualification to win mixed doubles title
Kato was defaulted in the third round of the women’s doubles after accidentally hitting a ball girl with a ball.
-
French OpenCarlos Alcaraz close to fulfilling childhood dream
Novak Djokovic stands between Carlos Alcaraz and a maiden Roland Garros final.
-
Tennis NewsFrench Open men’s semi-finals: How they got here
Take a look at how the last four was set.
-
French OpenHolger Rune needs mayhem says pundit after tame French Open exit
Holger Rune went down in four sets but surrendered the first two tamely in a weak start.
-
