Match of the Day: Serena’s power play halts Halep, Osaka awaits
Seven-time Australian Open women’s singles winner sets up a fascinating semifinal with Naomi Osaka, using a hailstorm of winners to eliminate second-seeded Romanian.
16 February 2021
Age
33 years
Born
Constanta, Romania
Residence
Constanta, Romania
Height
168cm (5 ft 6 in)
Profile data courtesy ATP/WTA. Updated 22/11/2024
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Player & Career Overview
Career Wins 70%Playing HandRight-handedPrize Money$40,232,663 USDSingles Titles24Singles Win-Loss456-194 -
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Quarterfinal preview: What to watch on Day 9
Osaka wary of Hsieh, Serena seeks revenge for Halep's Wimbledon thrashing and can Aslan tame another lion?
15 February 2021
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Halep "not scared of the power" in Serena rematch
World No.2 Simona Halep and 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams will meet in a box office quarter-final clash.
15 February 2021
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Halep turns tide to wreck Swiatek’s hopes
No.2 seed avenges her fourth-round loss to French Open champion at Roland Garros 2020, advancing to a quarterfinal with Serena Williams after a three-set comeback win.
14 February 2021
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What we learned from Week 1 of AO 2021
The top women's stars can't be stopped, Aussies are box office and at 40, Venus Williams' bravery remains undimmed.
14 February 2021
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Women's blockbuster bouts headline Day 7 schedule
Three matches worthy of a Grand Slam final, we are spoilt in the women's fourth round with this blockbuster section of the draw.
14 February 2021
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Sharp Halep to face surging Swiatek in fourth round
Romanian proves too strong for Veronika Kudermetova after minor wobble in second set.
12 February 2021
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Halep survives torrid test from Tomljanovic
Second seed digs deep to deny Australian at her home Slam in more than two-and-a-half hours to advance to third-round date with Veronika Kudermetova.
10 February 2021
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Halep comfortably clears first hurdle
Women’s second seed relinquishes just three games in hour-long stroll past Australian wildcard Lizette Cabrera.
8 February 2021
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Serena, Simona downplay injury worries to focus on silverware
They withdrew from AO 2021 lead-in events, but both Serena Williams and Simona Halep have plans for their trophies should they succeed in Melbourne.
6 February 2021
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Melbourne Summer Series women’s wrap: Serena, Simona on target
Two of the biggest names in the women’s game got their 2021 campaigns off to winning starts at Melbourne Park on Monday.
1 February 2021
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Melbourne Summer Series: What to watch on Day 2
A whopping 49 matches are scheduled for Melbourne Park on Monday – here’s what to watch and why as the Melbourne Summer Series hots up.
31 January 2021
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Nadal, Halep, Serena & Djokovic enjoy wins in Adelaide
Professional tennis returned in 2021 in front of 4000 fans in Adelaide, with a Day at the Drive featuring some of the biggest names in the sport.
29 January 2021
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Big names and breakthrough stars target AO 2021 glory
There is an increasing stability within the WTA top 10, with five of the 10 having become entrenched there.
15 January 2021
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