Australian Open: Simona Halep to face Caroline Wozniacki in final

Simona Halep defeated Angelique Kerber 6-3,4-6,9-7 to enter the final of the Australian Open. (AFP)

Updated on: Jan 25, 2018 6:23 PM IST

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Simona Halep defeated Angelique Kerber 6-3,4-6,9-7 to enter the final of the Australian Open. (AFP)

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Halep will take on Caroline Wozniacki in the final. (REUTERS)

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It was a brave effort from Kerber, who had a form slump last year that saw her plunge down the rankings from being world number one at the start of 2017. (REUTERS)

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Meanwhile, Wozniacki beat Elise Mertens in straight sets 6-3, 7-6 on Thursday. (AFP)

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By overcoming bitter memories of her 2011 loss to Li Na in the last four at the Australian Open tennis tournament, Wozniacki was able to reach the final. (AFP)

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Wozniacki will now look to win her first Grand Slam. (AFP)

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In men’s singles, Marin Cilic got the better of Kyle Edmund in straight sets to reach the final. (AFP)

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The former US Open champion was too strong for Edmund, winning 6-2, 7-6 (7/4), 6-2. (AFP)

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Cilic will take on the winner of the semi-final between Roger Federer and Hyeon Chung in Sunday’s title clash. (AFP)