Halep ends string of first-round US Open losses
Simona Halep returns a shot against Nicole Gibbs during their first round match on day two of the 2019 US Open in New York August 27, 2019. — AFP pic
The Romanian fourth seed, who fell at the first hurdle in New York the last two years, looked to be heading for yet another early exit but came out firing after losing the second set to Gibbs. Halep then perked up as she opened the third set with a break and raced out to a commanding 5-1 lead that proved too big a hole for Gibbs, who failed to qualify for the US Open but entered the main draw after other participants withdrew.
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