Serena Williams through to US Open final

Serena Williams dream comeback continues as she progressed to the singles final of the US Open.

Williams, 36, beat Latvia’s Anastasija Sevastova 6-3 6-0 in the semi-final to give herself the chance of a record-equalling 24 Grand Slam titles – currently held by Margaret Court.

The six-times champion at Flushing Meadows only returned to the women's tour earlier this year after giving birth for the first time.

She said: "It is really incredible. A year ago I was literally fighting for my life at the hospital after having the baby.

"Every day I step out on this court I am so grateful to have an opportunity to play this sport.

"So no matter what happens in any match, I already feel like I have already won."

She will face the 20^th seed, Japan’s Naomi Osaka. The 20-year-old will make history as she takes to the court on Saturday, becoming the first Japanese woman ever to reach a Grand Slam final.