Wimbledon 2018: Women’s preview


Simona Halep
First major title in Paris will boost confidence – 2014 semi-final is best Wimbledon result to date

Garbine Muguruza 
2017 champion. Has struggled for consistency this season, with sole title in Monterrey

Sloane Stephens 
U.S. Open winner ranked career-high No.4 – will want to improve on first round exit here in 2017

Venus Williams
Won last of five Wimbledon titles in 2008, but 2017 finalist continues love affair with Centre Court


PLAYER RECORD* 		Halep	Muguruza	Stephens	Williams
2018 win-loss		35-6	21-11		21-9		10-7
2018 titles		2	1		1		0
Career titles (total)	17	6		6		49
Grand Slams		1	2		1		7


MAIDEN CHAMPIONS: Victory for Simona Halep at Roland Garros extended streak of five different
major champions – with four first-time winners – since Serena Williams’ break for childbirth

Roland Garros 2018: Simona Halep ROM
bt Sloane Stephens USA 3-6, 6-4, 6-1

Aus. Open 2018: Caroline Wozniacki DEN
bt Simona Halep ROM 7-6, 3-6, 6-4

U.S. Open 2017: Sloane Stephens USA
bt Madison Keys USA 6-3, 6-0

Wimbledon 2017: Garbine Muguruza ESP
bt Venus Williams USA 7-5, 6-0

Roland Garros 2017: Jelena Ostapenko LAT
bt Simona Halep ROM 4-6, 6-4, 6-3


*Data correct as of Jun 26


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Source: WTA 
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