Williams produced a strong display to beat Simona Halep 6-3 6-3 in the quarter-finals in Melbourne on Tuesday.
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Osaka saved two match points against Garbine Muguruza and Williams defeated Aryna Sabalenka.
Williams defeated Aryna Sabalenka while Osaka saved match points against Garbine Muguruza.
The former England striker has enjoyed February 12 in the past.
Williams and Osaka dropped just five games between them in the first round at Melbourne Park.
Neil Warnock had plenty to offer and Sir Mo Farah was out doing his thing.
Manchester United stars hit out over online racist abuse aimed at team-mates Axel Tuanzebe and Anthony Martial.
Osaka is eager to invest in female athletes.
The 2020 sporting year provided many highs and lows.
Virgil Van Dijk is facing a lengthy spell out injured, while Gary Lineker apologised after forgetting to wear a mask as he entered a store.
Swiatek defeated Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin 6-4 6-1.
Swiatek did not drop a set in claiming her first grand slam title.
The world number three said her “hamstring is still sore so I won’t have enough time to prepare for the clay”.
The historic competition will now be known as the Billie Jean King Cup.
