Former world number one Simona Halep laboured into the Australian Open (AO) second round Tuesday after an error-strewn clash with Poland’s Magdalena Frech which saw 11 service breaks. The fit-again Romanian 14th seed came into the Grand Slam full of confidence after her first title in 16 months at the Melbourne Summer Set tournament this month. But she struggled to find her groove against the 102nd-ranked Pole before banking the win 6-4, 6-3 on Margaret Court Arena to keep her dreams of a third major title alive. “I found it so difficult today, I was unsure if I could play good tennis,” she said.
