Prague Open 2020

Prague Open 2020: Simona Halep sets up final with Elise Mertens after beating compatriot Irina-Camelia Begu

Halep won 7-6 (7/2), 6-3 in an hour and a half to set up a final clash against 23rd-ranked Belgian Elise Mertens, who beat Czech Kristyna Pliskova 7-5, 7-6 (7/4) in the other semi-final on Saturday.

Prague Open 2020: Simona Halep breezes past qualifier Magdalena Frech to seal semi-final berth

Halep needed only 59 minutes to beat the 22-year-old Pole 6-2, 6-0 in what was her first convincing win at tournament following two tight three-setters.

Prague Open 2020: Top-seeded Simona Halep battles past Polana Hercog to reach second round

It was the first competitive match for Halep since she won the Dubai Championships in February for her 20th career WTA title.