Wimbledon: Serena Williams to meet Maria Sharapova in semi-final

Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova dropped a set each in their quarter-final matches at Wimbledon to set up a semi-final clash.

Williams, the 33-year-old world number one, came back after losing the first set to defeat Victoria Azarenka 3-6 6-2 6-3 on Center Court. The American, who has won 20 Grand Slams, is on course for a sixth Wimbledon title.

Meanwhile, Russia’s Maria Sharapova prevailed over Coco Vandeweghe, beating the American 6-3 6-7 (3-7) 6-2 to reach her fifth semi-final at Wimbledon.

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