Wimbledon 2022 - Elena Rybakina upsets Simona Halep to reach final and continue incredible run

Elena Rybakina produced an outstanding performance on Centre Court on Thursday to overcome Simona Halep and reach the final of Wimbledon. Halep had been regarded as a clear favourite to go all the way for the second time at the All England Club after she won the tournament back in 2019. Ad/> But the Romanian was unable to match Rybakina's level as she suffered a straightforward 6-3 6-3 defeat in one hour and 15 minutes.

WimbledonHistory-maker Jabeur into first Wimbledon final after battling past Maria2 HOURS AGO For the two-time Grand Slam singles champion it proved to be an immensely disappointing showing on the biggest stage, but Rybakina could not have been more delighted at coming out on top. “I can’t believe what I’ve just done!" Rybakina said in her on-court interview. «Simona is a great champion and we‘ve had many tough matches before.

I was focused today and I’m happy with my performance because I played really solidly. “I was nervous, of course, but the matches before helped me. I had two matches on Court 1 and this was my first on Centre.

The atmosphere helped me a lot, and when the full crowd was cheering for us, I had goosebumps. I’m really happy that I managed to win. History-maker Jabeur into first Wimbledon final after battling past Maria Nadal playing with '7mm abdominal tear' leaves Wilander 'completely amazed' /> “I played really well.

Usually I have ups and downs, from nerves, but today I was mentally prepared and did everything I could. I think the final is going to be a great match. »She’s a really good, tricky player.