Simona Halep beats Amanda Anisimova, reaches semi finals

Wimbledon: Former Champion Simona Halep has been in stupendous form since returning from her injury as she reaches her 3rd ever Wimbledon semi-final.

Romanian Simona Halep eased past US Tennis star Amanda Anisimova in her quarter final clash. She beat the Anisimova 6-2, 6-4 to reach the semi-finals.

After winning the Wimbledon in 2019, Simona Halep pulled out of the next Wimbledon, due to a calf injury. The Romanian tore a muscle at May’s Italian Open and was subsequently ruled out of the French Open.

3 years on from her magnificent Grand Slam victory, Halep has set her sight on yet another Wimbledon title.

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Following her win, Halep said that she believed in herself, to beat the American and reach the final.

“I’m very emotional right now, because it means a lot to be back in the semis,” Halep said.

“She could crush the ball in the end, and I didn’t know, actually, what to do,” Halep said. “But I just believed in myself. I said that I have to stay there, strong on my legs.”

Halep now faces a crunch semis clash against World number 17, Elena Ryabakina. Rybakina beat Ajla Tomljanovic 4-6, 6-2, 6-3. The tie is scheduled to begin at 6 pm IST tomorrow.