Osaka ends Williams' quest for 24th Grand Slam
Japan's Naomi Osaka has beaten Serena Williams 6-3, 6-4 to reach the Australian Open ladies singles final in Melbourne.
It means Williams will have to wait to win a record equalling 24th Grand Slam title.
Osaka has never lost a Slam final and will now play Jennifer Brady, who defeated Karolina Muchova in 3 sets.
🚨 OSAKA ADVANCES 🚨
— ESPN (@espn) February 18, 2021
She takes down Serena Williams in straight sets to advance to the finals at the #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/IJ9Xjh7w0l
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