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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Eleanor Crooks

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Belinda bencic knocks out mirra andreeva to reach maiden wimbledon semi final - Caught on Camera

Belinda Bencic makes a heart gesture after defeating Mirra Andreeva (Adam Davy/PA) - (PA Wire)

Belinda Bencic ended the teenage dreams of Mirra Andreeva to reach her first Wimbledon semi-final.

Andreeva, 18, was bidding to become the youngest semi-finalist at the All England Club since Maria Sharapova won the title 21 years ago but Bencic edged a cat-and-mouse battle 7-6 (3) 7-6 (2).

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