Halep Reaches Final of Qatar Total Open

Doha, February 15 (QNA) - No.1 seed Simona Halep reached today the final of Qatar Total Open after a difficult but thrilling victory over No.4 seed Elina Svitolina 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 in two hours and seven minutes. The Romanian was the sharper player in the first set today, saving a break point in the second game and immediately striking on return in the next to eventually win 6-3. Halep's rampant form continued into the second set as the 27-year-old struck two of her finest winners of the day for a quick hold - but this time, Svitolina responded. Ensuring that she got on top of rallies sooner. This helped her break Halep's serve and win the set 6-3. The final set was truly a beauty, with both players breaking each other's serve. Halep snatched the set 6-4 to win the match and reach the final of the tournament. She will be looking to repeat her 2014 win of Qatar Total Open tomorrow Saturday. The Romanian will meet the winner of the match between Angelique Kerber and Elise Mertens. (QNA)