With a 6-3, 6-1 victory over fifth-seeded Elina Svitolina on Thursday night, the eighth-seeded Serena Williams put herself in another United States Open final.
For the fourth time in 14 months, Williams is just one match away from giving Margaret Court company by winning her 24th Grand Slam singles title.
Williams has been chasing Court’s record since she returned to the tour last year, about six months after giving birth to her daughter, Olympia.
Williams is well aware that she is running out of time to reach No. 24: She will turn 38 later this month.