Halep targets Stuttgart success on return to clay

The Romanian pulled out of Miami, her first tournament since a quarterfinal exit at the Australian Open in February, after experiencing soreness following practice sessions.

Halep targets Stuttgart success on return to clay

Former world number one Simona Halep said she has recovered from a right shoulder injury that forced her out of the Miami Open last month and is determined to kick off her European claycourt season with a long-awaited win at the Stuttgart Open.

The Romanian pulled out of Miami, her first tournament since a quarterfinal exit at the Australian Open in February, after experiencing soreness following practice sessions.

“I had more than two weeks’ break and some treatment on my shoulder. I feel much better,” the world number three told reporters at the WTA 500 event.