Flipkens defies odds to reach semi-finals

Belgian Kirsten Flipkens caused a Centre Court sensation as she dumped the 2011 champion Petra Kvitova out of Wimbledon to reach the semi-finals yesterday.

Flipkens, who started the tournament as a 325/1 shot, beat Kvitova 4-6 6-3 6-4 under the famous arena’s roof last night.

Kvitova was hoping to lift the Venus Rosewater Dish after Serena Williams, Victoria Azarenka and Maria Sharapova all suffered shock defeats earlier in the tournament.