American underdog Amanda Anisimova, 17, has reached the French Open semifinal after sensationally dumping out defending champion Simona Halep of Romania.
Anisimova won in straight sets 6-2 6-4 in their Roland-Garros quarterfinal to spring one of the biggest upsets of this years competition.
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Romanian third seed Halep got off to a slow start, committing multiple unforced errors which affected the outcome of the match-opener.
Unseeded US prodigy Anisimova broke her more-experienced rival on several occasions to seal a 6-2 win in the first set, and then opened up a 2-0 lead at the start of the second.
However, 2018 Roland-Garros winner Halep fought back to tie the set at 4-4, before Anisimova reeled off two consecutive games to seal an overall victory.
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American underdog Amanda Anisimova, 17, has reached the French Open semifinal after sensationally dumping out defending champion Simona Halep of Romania.
Anisimova won in straight sets 6-2 6-4 in their Roland-Garros quarterfinal to spring one of the biggest upsets of this years competition.
READ MORE: Serena Williams becomes first athlete to enter Forbes richest self-made women list
Romanian third seed Halep got off to a slow start, committing multiple unforced errors which affected the outcome of the match-opener.
Unseeded US prodigy Anisimova broke her more-experienced rival on several occasions to seal a 6-2 win in the first set, and then opened up a 2-0 lead at the start of the second.
However, 2018 Roland-Garros winner Halep fought back to tie the set at 4-4, before Anisimova reeled off two consecutive games to seal an overall victory.
Romanian Halep, 27, leaves the French courts while US sensaRead More – Source