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French Open champion Simona Halep withdraws from Wimbledon tune-up

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French Open Simona Halep has pulled out of next week's Nature Valley International in Eastbourne, England, as she looks to regain full fitness ahead of Wimbledon.

World No. 1 Halep, 26, ended her long wait for a maiden Grand Slam title with the French Open triumph this month but said she suffered an Achilles tendon injury during the tournament.

"I'm very sorry to announce that I'm withdrawing from next week's Nature Valley International," Halep said in a statement posted on Twitter Wednesday.

"I was experiencing Achilles tendon pain and inflammation during the French Open and it has yet to fully recover. I've been advised by my doctors that it needs more rest while continuing treatment.

"I loved competing in Eastbourne last year and hope to see you at this wonderful event next year."

Halep is bidding to make her eighth appearance at Wimbledon, which begins on July 2.

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