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Simona Halep withdraws from Miami Open

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Halep has withdrawn from the Miami Open after aggravating a thigh injury.

Former world number one Halep was due to face Australia’s Daria Saville in the round of 64 on Thursday but felt unable to contest the match.

Halep said she sustained a thigh injury during her Indian Wells semi-final defeat to Iga Swiatek the previous week and it caused her discomfort again while training on Wednesday.

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The 30-year-old two-time major winner expects to sit out the Charleston Open and will miss the start of the Billie Jean King Cup.

In a post on her official Twitter account, Halep wrote: “While I was practising in Miami yesterday I felt a sharp pain in my left leg.

“I had been struggling with the thigh since my semi-final in Indian Wells and hoped it would improve, but I went for an MRI last night and unfortunately it showed a tear.

“My body needs time to heal and as a result I will be out of competition for three weeks. This means I have had to make the super tough decision to pull out of Miami, Charleston and Fed Cup [Billie Jean King Cup].

“While it feels like really disappointing news to share, I am keeping the confidence from my great start to the year and I am motivated to do everything to be ready for the clay-court season.

“Thanks for your continued support through the highs and lows.

Lucky loser Harmony Tan will take Halep’s place in the draw.(NAN)

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