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Rogers Cup: Serena thrash Osaka to reach semis

Williams came out strongly in the contest here on Friday night and delivered a serving masterclass that denied Osaka any break point opportunities.

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Published : Aug 10, 2019, 10:49 AM IST

Updated : Aug 10, 2019, 11:50 AM IST

Toronto: Serena Williams won the rematch Friday, dominating Naomi Osaka 6-3, 6-4 to ensure the Japanese star won't leave Toronto with a title to go with her number one world ranking.

Williams came out strongly in the contest here on Friday night and delivered a serving masterclass that denied Osaka any break point opportunities.

The match, played in windy conditions, stayed on serve until Williams broke in the eighth game and the three-times champion went on to serve out the set.

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She struck earlier in the second set with a break in the third game to go ahead 2-1 and never looked back as she went on to secure her first victory from three career meetings with Osaka.

"We haven't played since New York which was a really good match for her and I just wanted to come out and try to win a set this time because she's beaten me twice so I just wanted to do the best I could today," Williams said in an on-court interview.

Williams will now face the winner between holder Simona Halep and Czech qualifier Marie Bouzkova.

Last Updated : Aug 10, 2019, 11:50 AM IST

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