MELBOURNE: World number one Simona Halep set up an Australian Open final against Caroline Wozniacki after a thrilling 6-3, 4-6, 9-7 battle past former champion Angelique Kerber on Thursday. In a see-sawing contest, Halep sprinted into a 6-3, 3-1 lead before the 2016 Melbourne Park winner, seeded 21, fought back. I’m really emotional right now because I won this match,” said Halep, who saved two match points. The win sets up an intriguing final where a first Grand Slam title and the world number one ranking will be on the line for both Halep and Wozniacki, with the winner claiming both. I will have to run, so a very good rest after this match,” said Halep of facing Wozniacki who will also be in her third Grand Slam final and first in Australia.

Source: Pakistan Today January 25, 2018 09:56 UTC