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EXPLAINED: Fiery halep to face surging haddad maia in canadian open final | Vintage Vibes

Simona Halep of Romania celebrates after winning her match against Jessica Pegula of the US during the women's semi-final of the National Bank Open tennis tournament in Toronto, Canada, 13 August 2022. (EPA)

Simona Halep dug deep to beat Jessica Pegula 2-6 6-3 6-4 to punch her ticket to Sunday's Canadian Open final where she will face Beatriz Haddad Maia after the Brazilian toppled Karolina Pliskova for her latest win over a marquee player.

Two-time tournament champion Halep got off to a sluggish start and the American took full advantage, wrapping up the 35-minute first set with an ace.

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