Russian-born star reaches Wimbledon semi-finals after switching allegiances
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Elena Rybakina is the first Kazakhstani tennis player to reach a Grand Slam semi-final. Ry bakin came from a set down to defeat Ajla Tomljanovic 4-6 6-2 6 -3 on Court One. She will play 2019 champion Simona Halep in the semi finals on Thursday. Rybsakino was born in Moscow and moved to Kazakhstan four years ago. The federation offered her financial incentives to switch allegiances. Wimbledon banned players from Russia and Belarus due to the conflict in Ukraine.