Australian Open: Serena Williams defeats World Number One Simona Halep

Serena Williams on Monday defeated World number one Simona Halep to qualify for the quarter final of the Australian Open.

Serena defeated Halep 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 in the closely fought encounter.

Serena hopes to win the Australian Open to increase her Grand Slam titles to 24 from the current 23.

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Tunde Eludini

Tunde Eludini is a graduate of the Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Nigeria where he studied International Relations. He is a Senior Correspondent coordinating the sports section for PREMIUM TIMES. Twitter: @tundeyeludini

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