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The Latest on US Open: Vinci Pushes Serena to 3 Sets

NEW YORK — The Latest on the U.S. Open (all times local):

2:10 p.m.

Unseeded Roberta Vinci has pushed Serena Williams to a third set in the U.S. Open semifinals.

With Williams two victories from completing the first Grand Slam since 1988, Vinci won a set off the 21-time major champion for the first time in five meetings.

Vinci, in her first Grand Slam semifinal, took the second set 6-4, saving a break point in the final game, after Williams won the first 6-2 on Friday.

Williams has won in three sets 11 times at the majors this year.