By Tennis Now  |  @Tennis_Now | Monday, August 21, 2023

Simona Halep will not be returning to motion in New York.

Former world No. 1 Halep was robotically withdrawn from the US Open on the time that the US Open Qualifying draw came about because of her provisional suspension.

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Halep was withdrawn in accordance with the Grand Slam rulebook.

US Open doubles finalist Taylor Townsend strikes into the principle draw with Halep’s departure.

Former US Open finalist Vera Zvonareva, who’s within the qualifying draw, is now first participant out.

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