Reuters, EASTBOURNE, EnglandAngelique Kerber’s Wimbledon preparation on Thursday gained momentum as she thumped Simona Halep 6-4, 6-3 in a battle of former world No. 1s to reach the semi-finals of the Nature Valley International in Eastbourne. The Wimbledon champion converted five of seven break points to secure the victory and set up a last-four clash with unseeded Ons Jabeur. I tried to move better, be better on court, and that helped me regain my shots,” she added. “I’m improving with every match here,” said Pliskova, who has yet to drop a set in the tournament.

Source: Taipei Times June 28, 2019 16:04 UTC