Naomi Osaka claimed an impressive victory over Serena Williams to reach the Australian Open final and end the American's latest quest for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title. Osaka is on a 20-match unbeaten streak and has never lost a Slam final. It is the first time Williams has lost a semi-final at the Australian Open, a run which stretched back 18 years. It is also her first defeat in 14 matches against a top-five player at a Grand Slam. Osaka holds her ownOsaka and Williams' last meeting at a Grand Slam came at the US Open final in 2018 - a match remembered for Williams' outburst at the umpire and Osaka's tears at the presentation ceremony.

Source: The Star February 18, 2021 05:37 UTC