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Wimbledon 2016: Serena Williams powers way to championship match

Serena Williams crushed Elena Vesnina in straight sets on Thursday to reach a Wimbledon final against her Australian Open conqueror Angelique Kerber or sister Venus William.

Serena Williams, a 21-time major champion, showed no mercy to the world number 50, winning 6-2, 6-0 in just 48 minutes to progress to a ninth final at the All England Club.

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Vesnina was playing in her first grand slam semifinal and it showed as Williams — a six-time and defending champion on the grass at SW19 — raced to a 4-0 lead.