Caroline Wozniacki Criticises Wildcard as Simona Halep Loses on Doping Ban Return

Players banned for doping should not receive wildcards on their return, says Caroline Wozniacki, after Simona Halep was beaten on her comeback in Miami.

Two-time major champion Halep, lost 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 to Paula Badosa in her first match since a four-year doping ban – later reduced to nine months.

Halep was given a wildcard for Miami but Wozniacki said such players “should work their way from the bottom”.