Simona Halep announces her season is over after nose surgery

Simona Halep won't play any more tennis in 2022 as the Romanian is set to undergo nose surgery to fix breathing issues.

Halep battled breathing problems throughout her career and she finally decided it was time to fix it. The decision came after the condition this year impacted her playing and left her out of breath quick during longer rallies. She followed the advice of a doctor and the surgery will prevent her from playing any more tennis this year.

She announced it on social media and looked back on the year:

"In February, I was very close to stop tennis because I didn’t believe I have enough power to come back to the top 10. I was going through many anxious moments and I thought it is time to stop cause it is emotionally unhealthy. I felt Roland Garros was the moment that I have to play great because of all the work I’ve done. I couldn’t handle the pressure and broke down; When I lost at the US Open, I realized that I’m completely exhausted mentally:"

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She continued:

"Having problems with the breathing for many years already and becoming worse with the time, I decided to follow the advice of my doctors and do the needed surgery. I couldn’t do it earlier because I never found the necessary three months for recovery. I did also the esthetic past, that I wanted to do for a long time as I did not like my nose at all. I know many of you can understand me."

And finished off:

"For the moment I am not thinking anything but recovery. What is sure, is that this year I won’t be able to compete in any official tournament anymore. My 2022 season is over. 2022, you have been an interesting year full of everything! See you on court, 2023! I feel I still have a lot to do on a tennis court and still have some goals."