The French Open champion, whose North American
hardcourt campaign included a win in Montreal and a runnerup
finish in Cincinnati, said she needed time to recover for the
year's final grand slam after two weeks of competitive matches.
"I really wanted to play it and I saw that many fans bought
tickets to see me here, but I feel very sore with my Achilles,
and I need some rest," Halep, who has not competed in the event
since 2014, said in a statement released by the tournament.
"I had so many matches in the last two weeks, so it's tough. See
you next year, and all the best."
Halep, who lost in three sets to Dutchwoman Kiki Bertens on
Sunday in Cincinnati, was scheduled to play on Tuesday in New
Haven where she won the title in 2013.
"Hopefully Wednesday or Thursday I can get back on the court,"
Halep, 26, told reporters. "I need to physically rest and to
emotionally and mentally rest. I'll see day by day how it goes."
Halep said the injury is a recurring issue that forced her to
miss time earlier this season, including the Wimbledon tune-up
at Eastbourne.
"I've had it for a long time," said Halep. It's (been) bothering
me, but I have to go through it."
The U.S. Open in New York runs Aug. 27-Sept. 9.
(Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto; Editing by Ian Ransom)
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