On Thursday night inside Arthur Ashe Stadium, Serena Williams became the first player through to Saturday's women's final, courtesy of a 6-3, 6-1 victory over No. 5 seed Elina Svitolina.
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The 23-time major champion will play in her 10th Open final overall, as she looks to win both a 24th overall major title and a seventh in New York.
Check out the story of the first women's semifinal at the 2019 US Open in photos:
Serena Williams in action against Elina Svitolina in a semifinal match at the 2019 US Open.
Elina Svitolina in action against Serena Williams in a semifinal match at the 2019 US Open.
Serena Williams in action against Elina Svitolina in a semifinal match at the 2019 US Open.
Serena Williams in action against Elina Svitolina in a semifinal match at the 2019 US Open.
Elina Svitolina in action against Serena Williams at the 2019 US Open.
Serena Williams in action against Elina Svitolina in a semi-finals match at the 2019 US Open.
Serena Williams in action against Elina Svitolina in a semi-finals match at the 2019 US Open.
Elina Svitolina in action against Serena Williams in a semi-finals match at the 2019 US Open.
A detail of Serena Williams in action against Elina Svitolina in a semifinal match at the 2019 US Open.
Serena Williams in action against Elina Svitolina in a semifinal match at the 2019 US Open.
Serena Williams shakes hands with Elina Svitolina after their semifinal match at the 2019 US Open.
