Halep into Wimbledon semis in women's singles

ISTANBUL

World number seven Simona Halep advanced to semifinals at Wimbledon after beating China's Zhang Shuai.

With a 7-6 (7-4) 6-1 victory over the 50th seed Shuai, the Romanian former world number one is the highest seed left in the women's singles in Wimbledon.

Halep will play Elina Svitolina or Karolina Muchova on Thursday in order to reach Saturday's final.