Serena Williams has entered the US Open women’s singles final.
In a semi-final match, she defeated Latvian 19th seed Anastasija Sevastova 6-3,6-0.
Serena has now moved closer to winning her first Grand Slam title since giving birth.
The 36-year-old American will play against Japan’s Naomi Osaka in tomorrow’s final. A victory for Serena will equal Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles.
In men’s singles, former champions Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will bid to set up a 53rd meeting in the final. Both Nadal and Djokovic will be playhing their semi-final matches against their rivals late tonight.
The pair have met more than any two men in the Open era and could meet for a fourth time in the final in New York.
In the semi-final matches tonight, the Spanish defending champion Nadal faces Argentine third seed, Juan Martin del Potro, as he aims for an 18th Grand Slam title.
Two-time winner Djokovic plays against Japan’s Kei Nishikori in the semi-final.
Meanwhile, the Men’s Doubles final will be played at 9.30 tonight. The match timings are subject to change.
