Simona Halep became the first Romanian woman to reach Wimbledon final after defeating Ukraine's Elina Svitolina 6-1, 6-3 on Thursday. The world number seven, who took 73 minutes to win the semi-final, will face Serena Williams, who is chasing her 24th Grand Slam, in the final. "I'm desperate to win Wimbledon more than to stop her," said Halep.