French Open 2018: Simona Halep to face Sloane Stephens in Roland Garros final after duo ease to straight set wins
SIMONA HALEP has the chance of winning her first Grand Slam title when she faces Sloane Stephens in the French Open on Saturday.
The world No 1 eased to a 6-1 6-4 win against 2016 champion Garbine Muguruza to advance into her third Roland Garros final.
Simona Halep celebrates after destroying Garbine Muguruza in the French Open semi-finalEPASloane Stepens reacts after beating Madison Keys to seal her place in the final at Roland GarrosAP:Associated Press
Halep, 26, lost to Jelena Ostapenko in the showcase event last year, while she also suffered defeat against Caroline Wozniacki in the Australian Open final in January.
She will come up against current US Open champ Stephens, who edged out her American compatriot Madison Keys to win 6-4 6-4.
More to follow…
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