The 2024 Wimbledon women's semifinals feature an intriguing mix of established stars and surprising contenders. Current odds show Simona Halep (+100) as the favorite, followed by Ons Jabeur (+120), Elena Rybakina (+600), and Tatjana Maria (+3300).

Notable tournament absences include world No. 1 Iga Swiatek, who lost in round three, ending her 35-match winning streak. Serena Williams' comeback attempt was also cut short in round one.

Semifinal Match 1: Ons Jabeur (-800) vs. Tatjana Maria (+500)

• Close friends off-court meeting in an unlikely semifinal pairing
• Jabeur: World No. 2, tournament favorite
• Maria: World No. 103, mother of two, making first Grand Slam semifinal
• Head-to-head: Jabeur leads 2-1 (last match in 2018)
• Key factor: Jabeur has played nearly 3 hours less tennis in the tournament

Semifinal Match 2: Elena Rybakina (+220) vs. Simona Halep (-275)

• Halep: 2019 Wimbledon champion, hasn't lost a set this tournament
• Rybakina: 23-year-old representing Kazakhstan, strong serve
• Head-to-head: Halep leads 2-1
• Key factor: Halep's dominant form, hasn't faced a tiebreak all tournament

Prediction: While Maria's Cinderella story is compelling, Jabeur's fresher legs and superior ranking make her the likely winner. In the second match, Halep's exceptional form and experience give her the edge over Rybakina.

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