Halep reaches Shenzhen Open quarters

Shenzhen (Chi), Jan 3: World No.1 Simo Halep came from a set down to overcome Chi’s Duan Yingying 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, reaching the quarter-fils of the Shenzhen Open tennis tourment here on Wednesday. Halep broke Duan five times in the second and third sets after failing to have a break point in her opponent’s first five service games, reports Xinhua news agency. “I think she played really well in the first set. I think she got a little bit tired and also had the problem with her leg. It was not easy for her to move,” Halep said. Halep will face Ary Sabalenka from Belarus in the last eight stage. (IANS)