Serena Williams beats sister Venus to make US Open 2015 semi-finals

September 09, 2015 08:09

Serena Williams put emotions aside to win the battle of the sisters again as she beat older sibling Venus in three sets to reach the US Open semi-finals.

The world No1 came through the family showdown 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 and is now just two wins away from becoming the first player since 1988 to seal the calendar grand slam.

It is the 11th time this year Serena has won a three-set match at a major tournament and she will now face Italys Roberta Vinci for a place in the final.

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