Elena Rybakina fights back to beat Ajla Tomljanovic and reach Wimbledon semi-final against Simona Halep

Elena Rybakina reached her first Grand Slam semi-final after fighting back to beat Ajla Tomljanovic in three sets at Wimbledon. Tomljanovic took the opening set, but world No. 23 Rybakina won seven games in a row to turn the contest around and come through 4-6 6-2 6-3.

Ad/> Rybakina, whose previous best result at a Slam was making the French Open quarter-finals in 2021, broke twice in the final set to seal victory. WTA Indian WellsSakkari and defending champion Badosa set semi final showdown17/03/2022 AT 21:30 The 23-year-old, who was born in Russia but switched her allegiance to Kazakhstan in 2018, will face Simona Halep next after she beat Amanda Anisimova in straight sets. She is the first Kazakh player to reach the semi-final of a major.

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It’s really nice and an amazing atmosphere. I’m just enjoying playing in front of you.” Tomljanovic was also seeking a first appearance in the last four of a Grand Slam, and initially countered her big-serving opponent well. The Australian forced three break points early in the match, taking an early advantage with a well-directed lob.

The 29-year-old held thereafter to take the first set 6-4. But Rybakina had began to settle in, powering her first serve down with greater venom and variety and causing Tomljanovic significant issues. After an early second-set trade of breaks, Rybakina