# Sports

Halep outlasts Pavlyuchenkova, qualifies for round of 16 in Montreal

World No.1 woman tennis player Simona Halep from Romania has reached the round of 16 of the Premier 5 tournament after beating Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in three sets.

IANS | August 10, 2018 4:26 pm

Halep outlasts Pavlyuchenkova, qualifies for round of 16 in Montreal

World No.1 woman tennis player Simona Halep from Romania has reached the round of 16 of the Premier 5 tournament after beating Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in three sets.

Halep had to battle against Pavlyuchenkova on Thursday, 28th of the world’s ranking, to win 7-6(9), 4-6 and 7-5, reports Efe.

The Romanian will play in the next round against 13th seeded American Venus Williams, who on Thursday beat Halep’s compatriot, Sorana Cirstea, 7-6 (4), 6-4.

Simona Halep

# Sports

Simona Halep withdraws from Cincinnati Masters with leg injury

Halep was set to face Veronika Kudermetova in the second round. Kudermetova received a walkover into the Round of 16 and will face either Paula Badosa or Ajla Tomljanovic.

# Sports

Halep returns to top 10 in rankings after winning title in Toronto

Halep, who has won two Grand Slam titles -- French Open 2018 and Wimbledon 2019, was placed No.27 till the week of February 28.

# Sports

Halep overcomes Haddad Maia challenge in Toronto final; set to rise to No.6 in the world

Winner in the 2016 and 2018 editions of the tournament, Halep ended the run of Haddad Maia with a 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 win achieved in 2 hours and 16 minutes.