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Dubai Tennis Championships: Sorana Cirstea beats Wimbledon champion for 'biggest comeback' win

Sorana Cirstea achieved "the biggest comeback" of her career as she reached the Dubai Tennis Championships semi-finals, along with Iga Swiatek.

Cirstea was a set and 5-1 down against reigning Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova but recovered to earn a 2-6 7-6 (7-1) 6-2 victory.

The 33-year-old Romanian saved six match points.

"To be honest, at a set and 5-1, I wasn't thinking about winning any more," said Cirstea.

"I was like, at least make it nice for the public, at least make it longer and give them a bit nicer tennis.

"Somehow I managed to get this win and I still don't know how I managed it.