Will the hallowed grounds of SW19 welcome back a former champion, or will controversy and injury keep her sidelined? Simona Halep's potential absence from the 2024 Wimbledon Championships looms large, casting a shadow over the tournament even before the first ball is served. The announcement of the wildcards for this year's Wimbledon Championships has left many tennis fans and pundits alike scratching their heads. A glaring omission from the list is Simona Halep, the 2019 Wimbledon champion, who was not granted a wildcard for either the main draw or the qualifying rounds. This leaves the Romanian star with a single, dwindling hope: the final remaining wildcard.

Halep's absence is particularly surprising given her illustrious history at the All England Club. Her 2019 victory, a dominant performance against Serena Williams, remains a high point in her career. That triumph etched her name into Wimbledon lore. The fact that she hasn't even been offered a chance to compete in the qualifying rounds speaks volumes about the complexities surrounding her current situation. Several other Grand Slam champions, including Emma Raducanu, Naomi Osaka, and Caroline Wozniacki, have received wildcards, further highlighting the disparity in treatment.

Category	Information
Full Name	Simona Halep
Date of Birth	27 September 1991
Birth Place	Constana, Romania
Height	1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Plays	Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Turned Pro	2008
Highest Ranking	No. 1 (October 9, 2017)
Wimbledon Title	2019
Grand Slam Titles	2 (French Open 2018, Wimbledon 2019)
WTA Career Titles	24
Coach	Currently Unspecified
Official WTA Profile	Simona Halep WTA Profile