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American Anisimova, 17, Beats Defending Champ Halep to Reach French Open Semis

PARIS — American teenager Amanda Anisimova reached the French Open semifinals by upsetting defending champion Simona Halep 6-2, 6-4.

The 17-year-old Anisimova won on her first match point on Court Philippe Chatrier.

Anisimova will play her first major semifinal against eighth-seeded Ashleigh Barty.