Serena Williams powers into the final of the ASB Classic with Amanda Anisimova rout

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Serena Williams raced into the final of the ASB Classic in Auckland after securing a straight-sets victory over teenager Amanda Anisimova.

Williams converted all five of her break points at the New Zealand tournament to record a 6-1 6-1 victory over the 18-year-old American in just 43 minutes.

The 23-time grand slam winner will meet compatriot Jessica Pegula in Sunday’s final after the American overcame Caroline Wozniacki in their last-four clash.

Pegula fought from a set down to upset the number five seed and seal a 3-6 6-4 6-0 win.

American Madison Keys also came from a set behind to seal her place in the final of the Brisbane International.

The number eight seed knocked out former champion Petra Kvitova in Australia with a 3-6 6-2 6-3 semi-final victory.

Keys will face Karolina Pliskova for the title after the number two seed came through a marathon last-four clash with Naomi Osaka.

Pliskova saved a match point to take a 6-7 (10) 7-6 (3) 6-2 win in two hours and 48 minutes at the Pat Rafter Arena.

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At the Shenzhen Open, Ekaterina Alexandrova became the first WTA Tour champion of the new decade after she saw off Elena Rybakina.

The number five seed took a convincing 6-2 6-4 victory to wrap up her first WTA title and extend her winning streak to 10 matches.

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