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Dominant Halep too strong for Anisimova at Wimbledon

by Kolkata Today

2019 champion resists late fightback from big-hitting American to move into semi-finals.

Romanian Simona Halep advanced to her third Wimbledon semi-final with a comfortable 6-2, 6-4 victory over American No.20 seed Amanda Anisimova.

The Romanian former world No.1 extended her winning streak at Wimbledon to 12 matches, having lifted the Venus Rosewater Dish on her most recent previous appearance in 2019.The Romanian is yet to drop a set at this year’s Championships.

The win over Anisimova – her second in two weeks – improves the No.16 seed’s win/loss record in Grand Slam quarter-finals to 9-7.

It’s great to be back in the semi-finals, I’m very emotional right now,” said Halep.

“I’m playing the best tennis since I won here. I’m building that confidence back and it is good right now.”

 

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