Defending champion Simona Halep ruled out of Wimbledon due to injury

The Romanian tore her left calf muscle during a match in Rome in May 

Simona Halep will be unable to defend her Wimbledon title (Adam Davy/PA)

Defending champion Simona Halep has pulled out of Wimbledon with a calf injury.

The Romanian, who produced a stunning display to defeat Serena Williams in the final two years ago, tore her left calf muscle during a match in Rome in May and was forced to miss the French Open.