Simona Halep

World number one beats Czech opponent 2-6, 6-1, 7-5 in quarters

American superstar beats Romanian 6-3, 6-3 to set up last-four clash with Japanese Osaka

World number three overcomes Taiwan’s Hsieh 6-2, 6-2 in quarters, sets up last-four meeting with Serena

2020 saw compelling storylines despite pandemic wiping out half season, including Wimbledon

28-year-old said she had returned to the courts with more maturity, and claimed another crown in Rome

World number two was playing her first event since coronavirus pandemic shut down tennis in March

Women's world number one Ashleigh Barty has opted against travelling to New York to play the hardcourt event

World number two may not participate after Italy’s mandatory quarantine order

Romanian star had barely wrapped up a victory at the WTA tournament in Dubai in February

28-year-old Romanian is the only player in the women's draw not to drop a set in Melbourne