January 10, 2026 01:10 am (IST)
Australian Open: Serena Williams destroys Maria Sharapova to reach semis
Melbourne, Jan 26 (IBNS): American Serena Williams destroyed Russia's Maria Sharapova to cruise to the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Tuesday.
In a high-profile women's singles quarter-finals encounter between the two top players of the game, Serena defeated her opponent 6-4 6-1.
Williams is fighting for her 22nd Grand Slam title.
She will face Agnieszka Radwanska in the semi-finals.
This was the 18th time Williams defeated Maria in a row.
The clash lasted for an hour and 32 minutes.
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