Osaka Overpowers Serena in Open Semi-Final

Naomi Osaka of Japan looks on in her Women’s Singles Semifinals match against Serena Williams of the United States during day 11 of the 2021 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia on Feb. 18, 2021. Daniel Pockett/Getty Images

Naomi Osaka has ended Serena Williams’ latest shot at tennis history to storm into the Australian Open final at Melbourne Park.

The Japanese superstar defeated Williams 6-3 6-4 in 75 minutes to leave Williams stranded one grand slam shy of Margaret Court’s all-time record of 24 singles majors.