No 3 seed wins 6-3, 6-4 to set up final against Jennifer BradyTearful Williams walks out of press conference after defeatSerena Williams’s quest for a record-equalling 24th grand slam continues after the
American veteran lost her
Australian Open semi-final in straight sets to Naomi Osaka. The third-seeded Japanese is now the overwhelming favourite to collect her fourth major title, and second at Melbourne Park, on Saturday night against Jennifer Brady, who outlasted Karolina Muchová in the second semi.
Defeat clearly stung the 39-year-old, who left her brief post-match press conference overwhelmed. Asked to explain how she’d had such a bad day at the office, she replied, “I don’t know.” Then, choking back tears, added, “I’m done,” and exited stage right.