Halep sees off Burzarnescu to continue Wimbledon run

The former Roland Garros champion appeared to be in complete control when she raced into a 2-0 lead after claiming the first set 6-3.

However, it was then that the underdog began to turn it on, rattling off four straight games before eventually closing out the second set 6-4.

Halep again took the impetus in the decider but lost her break of serve at 3-1.

She then stepped it up a gear and rattled off four straight games to seal the win with a wonderful forehand pass.

"It's always tough on grass, but it was a tougher match than first one, so it was good that I could win it," she said after the match.

"Also I had tough moments during this match. I lost the second set when I was leading the set. Then I just had to fight till the end and for every ball, which I'm really happy that I did. I felt confident on court. I felt also strong mentally."

Halep's victory set up a mouth watering third-round tie with fellow former World No.1 Victoria Azarenka.