Wimbledon 2016: Serena Williams demolishes hapless Elena Vesnina in most one-sided semi-final in SW19 history

SERENA WILLIAMS broke new ground as she left Elena Vesnina a broken woman in the most one-sided semi-final in history.

Powerhouse Williams smashed her way past the bewildered Russian in just 48 minutes - pipping the record by three minutes.

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It was her own elder sister Venus who held the previous best when she whipped Dinara Safina in 51 minutes in 2009.

Williams, 34, still hopes to meet her sister in Saturday’s final.

Williams said: “It would be great. That way it guarantees to have a Williams on the trophy.

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“That’s the ultimate goal for both of us. I want her to win and do well. Either way I’m looking forward to it.”

Serena Williams won 6-2, 6-0 to reach her ninth final having so far missed out on the two Grand Slams so far this year.

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She reached the Australian and French Open finals but lost.

She said: “I’m owed for two and I was just so focused today. It’s never easy. I knew she could bring the game to me if I allowed her to.”