MANILA, Philippines — Facing a tall order, Filipino-Australian Lizette Cabrera goes for a major upset against world number two Simona Halep of Romania in the first round of the Australian Open Monday at Rod Laver Arena.
A wildcard entry, Cabrera, born to Filipino parents at Townsville, Australia, is making her fourth appearance in Melbourne. She has been competing in Grand Slams since 2017 but has yet to get past the opening round.
Halep, meanwhile, made the semifinals last year before losing to Spanish star Garbine Muguruza.
The former world number one, who ruled the 2019 Wimbledon and 2018 French Open, aims to add an Australian Open title to her Grand Slam collection.
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