Simona Halep makes ruthless return to Centre Court and reaches quarter-finals

THROUGH: Simona Halep celebrates winning against Paula Badosa Pic: Zac Goodwin/PA

Former champion Simona Halep dismantled fourth seed Paula Badosa to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals with a statement win.

The Romanian, back at SW19 – and on Centre Court – for the first time since her title triumph in 2019, steamrollered a nervous looking Badosa 6-1 6-2 in just 59 minutes.