Serena Williams reached her 12th Wimbledon semifinal with a gritty three-set victory against fellow American Alison Riske on Tuesday. The 37-year-old is chasing a record-equaling 24th grand slam title.
The 37-year-old, chasing a record-equaling 24th grand slam title, came through an intense match to win 6-4 4-6 6-3.Williams won the last of her seven Wimbledon titles in 2016, but after giving birth two years ago and overcoming a knee injury this season, she looks in ominous form once again.She will play the winner of Tuesday's later match between Barbora Strycova of the Czech Republic and Briton Johanna Konta.
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