Serena Williams ousts Simona Halep to set up Australian Open semi-final against Naomi Osaka

Serena Williams clenches her fist during her victory over Simona Halep (Hamish Blair/AP)

Serena Williams gained revenge for her Wimbledon final loss to Simona Halep to set up a blockbuster Australian Open semi-final against Naomi Osaka.

Halep produced a sensational performance to stun Williams 6-2 6-2 at the All England Club in 2019 – one of four grand slam finals the American has lost since winning her 23rd major singles title in Melbourne four years ago.