World number two Simona Halep is “highly unlikely” to play in the U.S. Open with organisers set to put strict health protocols in place for the Grand Slam due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a spokeswoman for the Romanian told Reuters.

Halep 'highly unlikely' to play restricted U.S. Open

Swiss tennis ace Roger Federer on Wednesday took to Twitter to propose an idea for a merger of the men's and women's association. Just wondering…..am I the only one thinking that now is the time for men’s and women’s tennis to be united and come together as one?

Roger Federer proposes 'merger' of tennis associations, support pours in

Simona Halep sent out a warning at the Australian Open on Wednesday, powering into the semi-finals in 53 minutes with a 6-1, 6-1 destruction of Estonia's Anett Kontaveit.

Halep destroys Kontaveit to reach Australian Open semi final

Elina Svitolina made a winning start to her WTA Finals defence in Shenzhen on Monday when the Ukrainian defeated Karolina Pliskova in straight sets while Wimbledon champion Simona Halep saved a match point to beat Bianca Andreescu.

Tennis: Svitolina starts WTA title defence with win as Halep sees off Andreescu

Simona Halep said that winning her first Wimbledon title this year meant "everything", but she was determined to have a better Asian swing than in past years after an emphatic start to her Wuhan campaign on Tuesday.

Wimbledon champion Simona Halep targets strong finish in Asia

US Open 2019: Here are major headlines from Day 4

While the second-round match between Simona Halep and qualifier Taylor Townsend had no shortage of surprises and thrills, the outcome was all too familiar for the Romanian fourth seed — heartbreak, once again, at the US Open.

Simona Halep stunned by Taylor Townsend in US Open second round

Romanian tennis star Simona Halep presents her Wimbledon trophy to fans back home in Bucharest stadium.

Halep presents Wimbledon trophy to fans in Romania

Romania's presidency and the Orthodox Church awarded Wimbledon tennis champion Simona Halep their highest distinctions on Monday while hundreds of fans cheered her home after she blitzed US opponent Serena Williams at the weekend.

Wimbledon champion Simona Halep awarded with Romania's highest distinctions

Simona Halep believes that Serena Williams has lost the intimidation factor that once condemned rivals to defeat even before they set foot on court. Halep handed the American legend a 6-2, 6-2 rout in the Wimbledon final on Saturday to become the first Romanian to win a singles title at the All England Club.

Serena Williams has lost 'intimidation' factor, says Simona Halep

After winning the Wimbledon title, former world number one Simona Halep said that it was her mother's dream for her. Halep defeated Serena 6-2, 6-2 in the final showdown to become the first Romanian woman to win in the Wimbledon title.

'It was my mum’s dream,' says Simona Halep after winning Wimbledon title

Serena Williams delivered a stinging rebuke to fellow tennis legend Billie Jean King who said she should focus on tennis and stop behaving like a celebrity and fighting for equality.

Equality is my cause: Serena Williams puts legend Billie Jean King in her place

Serena Williams' wait for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title goes on after Simona Halep stunned the off-key American 6-2, 6-2 in a one-sided Wimbledon final on Saturday.

Simona Halep beats Serena Williams to win Wimbledon singles title

Serena Williams's place among the legends of tennis is assured but her mission will not be accomplished unless she at least equals Margaret Court's record haul of 24 Grand Slam singles titles.

Calm before the storm? Simona Halep stands between Serena Williams and Court landmark

Simona Halep is the last woman standing between Serena Williams and achieving her long-held ambition of equalling Margaret Court's Grand Slam title record after both recorded easy victories in their Wimbledon semi-finals on Thursday.

Serena Williams to face Simona Halep in Wimbledon final

Coco Gauff's dream Wimbledon run came to an abrupt end on Monday when the consistency of seventh seed and former world number one Simona Halep proved a step too far for the 15-year-old American, who went down 6-3, 6-3 in only 75 minutes.

Wimbledon: Simona Halep ends Coco Gauff's fairytale run

Former world number one Simona Halep reached her second Wimbledon semi-final after overcoming an early onslaught to deliver another textbook example of matchplay tennis and dispatch China's unseeded Zhang Shuai 7-6(4), 6-1 on Tuesday.

Wimbledon: Simona Halep enters semis after defeating Zhang Shuai

Simona Halep was supposedly having a 'chill' year, but for a little over an hour on Wimbledon's Centre Court the ice-cool Romanian was on fire as she swatted aside Victoria Azarenka 6-3, 6-1 on Friday to reach the fourth round.

Wimbledon: Simona Halep defeats Victoria Azarenka to enter round four

In recent years Wimbledon has not exactly been a dreamland for Simona Halep and Victoria Azarenka, and the nightmare will continue for one of them after the former world number ones set up a third-round showdown.

Wimbledon: Simona Halep, Victoria Azarenka set up third round battle

Former world number one Victoria Azarenka thrashed Australian Ajla Tomljanovic 6-2, 6-0 in the second round to continue her impressive start at Wimbledon on Wednesday.

Wimbledon: Victoria Azarenka powers into third round

She hasn't hit the Wimbledon lawns with the same swagger of recent years, but a more chilled Simona Halep still had plenty enough firepower on Monday to sweep past Aliaksandra Sasnovich into the second round 6-4, 7-5.

Wimbledon: 'It's a chill year', says Simona Halep as she sweeps past Sasnovich

Eight women to watch out for at Wimbledon 2019

Defending champion Simona Halep was knocked out of the French Open 6-2, 6-4 by 17-year-old American Amanda Anisimova in a quarter-final shock on Thursday. The third seed from Romania had been looking to become the first woman to retain her title at Roland Garros since Belgian Justine Henin won three times in a row from 2005-07.

French Open: Defending champion Simona Halep's run ended by teenager Anisimova

Facing two teenagers in as many rounds in the French Open has left Simona Halep feeling "old", but the 27-year-old said the experience of being a Grand Slam winner can help her tackle youthful rivals, who show no fear.

French Open: Simona Halep counting on experience to tame teenager Anisimova to reach semis

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