World News – GB – Wimbledon champion Simona Halep tested positive for coronavirus

Wimbledon champion Simona Halep tested positive for coronavirus and said on Saturday she was « recovering well from mild symptoms »

Halep, 29, ranked No 2 in the world, had skipped the US Open due to fear of catching the coronavirus She said in August that she preferred to stay and train in Europe

« I wanted to let you know that I tested positive for COVID-19 I am self-isolating at home and I am recovering well from mild symptoms I feel good… we will go through this together », a Halep said on Twitter

Halep, a former senior player, won Wimbledon in 2019 and Roland Garros in 2018 Wimbledon was canceled this year due to the pandemic

Many European countries see rise in coronavirus infections A new wave of lockdowns swept through France, Germany and other places in Europe this week

• Andrey Rublev qualified for his fifth final of the season, preparing for a title match against Lorenzo Sonego at the Erste Bank Open in Vienna Rublev, fifth seed, led 6-4, 4-1 when Kevin Anderson pulled out of his semifinal with a right thigh problem Sonego beat Dan Evans 6-3, 6-4, a day after knocking down Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-1 in quarter-final

The Chicago Cubs picked up their $ 16 5 million option for Anthony Rizzo, bringing back the first baseman for 2021 after struggling during the pandemic-cut season

Rizzo, 31, just hit 222 this year for his lowest batting average since his first year in the majors in 2011 But he’s been one of the majors’ most productive hitters since his acquisition in a exchange in 2012 with San Diego He is also a key club leader for the NL Central champions

Rizzo would have had a $ 2million buyback if the Cubs had turned down his option The team could try to extend their deal to create a pay break for next season after losing money this year due to of the pandemic

The Cubs also declined their $ 3 million option for infielder Daniel Descalso, who missed last season with a sprained left ankle Descalso, 34, owes a buyout of 1 million dollars

Chicago turned down left-hander Jon Lester’s $ 25 million mutual option on Friday, but each side left the door open for a possible comeback

• The New York Yankees let Tommy Kahnle become a free agent rather than allow him to become eligible for salary arbitration ahead of a season he will likely miss out on as he recovers from Tommy’s surgery John New York said the 31-year-old right-hander turned down an outright minor league assignment and chose to become a free agent, Kahnle is right as a player with at least three years of major league service

• Chris Archer’s $ 11 million option for 2021 has been turned down by the Pittsburgh Pirates, making the 32-year-old right-hander eligible for free agency

• Outfielder Nick Castellanos has decided not to retire and is keeping the rest of his contract with the Cincinnati Reds which guarantees $ 48 million for the next three seasons

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