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Impressive Williams races into Auckland final against Pegula

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Serena Williams needed only 43 minutes to down rising star Amanda Anisimova and set up a showdown against Jessica Pegula. [Courtesy]

Serena Williams delivered a masterclass in her semi-final at the WTA Auckland Classic on Saturday, needing only 43 minutes to down rising star Amanda Anisimova and set up a showdown against Jessica Pegula.

The unsung and unseeded Pegula stunned Caroline Wozniacki in a three-set semi-final 3-6, 6-4, 6-0.

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