Simona Halep is the last woman standing between Serena Williams and achieving her long-held ambition of equalling Margaret Court's Grand Slam title record after both recorded easy victories in their Wimbledon semi-finals on Thursday.

Serena Williams to face Simona Halep in Wimbledon final

Andy Murray and Serena Williams' mixed doubles dream team came unstuck at Wimbledon on Wednesday when the star pairing were knocked out by the top seeds. The pair lost 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 to Bruno Soares of Brazil and Nicole Melichar of the United States, who progress to the quarter-finals.

Andy Murray and Serena Williams' Wimbledon dream over

Serena Williams revealed Tuesday that she consulted a therapist after her infamous 2018 US Open final meltdown in which her bitter war of words with the umpire overshadowed Naomi Osaka's maiden Grand Slam victory.

Serena Williams 'saw therapist' after US Open meltdown, apologised to Naomi Osaka

Serena Williams was fined $10,000 (£7,989) by the All England Club for damaging one of Wimbledon's courts with her racket prior to the start of the tournament, media reported.

Serena Williams fined $10,000 for damaging Wimbledon court

Serena Williams clubbed her way into the Wimbledon semi-finals, draining the last drop of fight from fellow American Alison Riske before sealing a 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 win in a rip-roaring Centre Court contest on Tuesday.

Serena Williams survives Riske business to reach Wimbledon semis

World number one Ashleigh Barty's hopes of becoming the first Australian women's champion in nearly four decades were dashed on Monday, opening the way for Serena Williams to potentially equal the all-time Grand Slam haul.

Wimbledon: Ashleigh Barty, Karolina Pliskova exit as Serena Williams sails through to quarter-finals

Defending champion Angelique Kerber was dumped out of Wimbledon on Thursday as she suffered a stunning 2-6, 6-2, 6-1 second-round defeat by American Lauren Davis, who began the year ranked outside the world's top 250.

Wimbledon: Defending champion Angelique Kerber ousted by Lauren Davis

Ever since her son Archie was born May 6, Meghan Markle has limited her public appearnces. So when she stepped out to watch a Wimbledon match and cheer friend Serena Willaims who was playing Slovenia’s Kaja Juvan, the press went crazy clicking the royal.

Meghan Markle carried a bit of her son Archie as she watched Wimbledon with friends

American 15-year-old Cori "Coco" Gauff showed her stunning first-round defeat of Venus Williams was no flash in the pan as she outclassed Magdalena Rybarikova 6-3 6-3 to reach the third round of Wimbledon on Wednesday.

Wimbledon: American teen Cori Gauff effortlessly races into third round

In recent years Wimbledon has not exactly been a dreamland for Simona Halep and Victoria Azarenka, and the nightmare will continue for one of them after the former world number ones set up a third-round showdown.

Wimbledon: Simona Halep, Victoria Azarenka set up third round battle

It was the "super salty" blockbuster clash tennis fans around the world wanted to see and Nick Kyrgios and Rafael Nadal duly obliged on Tuesday by setting up a second-round showdown at Wimbledon.

Wimbledon: Nick Kyrgios, Rafael Nadal set to renew 'salty' rivalry

Defending champion Angelique Kerber needed to call upon all her cunning and experience to navigate her way 6-4, 6-3 through an awkward first-round encounter at Wimbledon with German compatriot Tatjana Maria on Tuesday.

Wimbledon: Defending champion Angelique Kerber outclasses tricky compatriot

Andy Murray wanted it, the British fans were desperate for it and the media were working themselves into a frenzy about it and on Tuesday it was confirmed that Serena Williams had said yes.

Andy Murray, Serena Williams form Wimbledon mixed doubles dream team

If being world number one brings the burden of pressure and expectation then somebody should tell Ash Barty, who began her first Grand Slam at the summit of the women's game at Wimbledon on Tuesday and loved every minute of it.

Wimbledon: Ashleigh Barty embraces number one tag, cruises into second round

Eight women to watch out for at Wimbledon 2019

Cori Gauff became the youngest player in the professional era to survive the Wimbledon qualifying draw on Thursday as the 15-year-old American thrashed Belgium's Greet Minnen 6-1, 6-1 to seal her place in next week's main draw.

Cori Gauff, 15-year old American qualifies for Wimbledon

Serena Williams will bring her quest for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title to Wimbledon next week where she will try to shake off a nagging knee injury and show the tennis world that her window of opportunity is still open.

Serena Williams hopes to end two-year grand slam drought at Wimbledon

Roger Federer has been seeded second ahead of great rival Rafael Nadal for Wimbledon despite trailing the Spaniard in the world rankings. Nadal complained earlier this week that Wimbledon's unique formula for seeding that combines ranking points with form in grass-court competitions was disrespectful.

Wimbledon: Roger Federer seeded second, Rafael Nadal drops to three

Spaniard Rafael Nadal received support from Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic on Tuesday after criticising the unique seedings formula used by the grasscourt Grand Slam which gets underway at the All England Club on Monday.

Novak Djokovic supports Rafael Nadal over Wimbledon seedings criticism

Roger Federer said Dominic Thiem was right to be angry at being kicked out of his own press conference so that Roland Garros organisers could accommodate a defeated Serena Williams.

Roger Federer says Thiem right to fume over Serena Williams press conference row

Serena Williams's quest for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title was put on hold on Saturday after the former world number one was knocked out of the French Open in the third round following a 6-2 7-5 defeat by fellow American Sofia Kenin.

Serena Williams's pursuit of 24th major title on hold after French Open exit

Serena Williams breezed into the third round of the French Open on Thursday with a routine 6-3, 6-2 win against Japanese Kurumi Nara, wasting little energy in her quest for a record-equalling Grand Slam singles title.

French Open: No sweat for Williams as she swings into round three

Former world number one Serena Williams entered the second round of French Open after she recovered from a poor first set to win 2-6, 6-1, 6-0 on Monday. More than her performance, Serena's dress made headlines at the Roland Garros as she chose a bold outfit for her first-round match against Russia’s Vitalia Diatchenko.

Serena Williams unveils new French Open outfit

Serena Williams recently visited Meghan Markle, for the first time after the Duchess gave birth to her first child. Reports suggest that the tennis star went with husband Alexis Ohanian to meet Meghan’s kid, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor in London.

Serena Williams visits Meghan Markle, sparks rumours of being godmother to royal baby Archie

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