Former world number one Serena Williams [Images] turned in a stunning performance on Tuesday as she crushed second seed Amelie Mauresmo [Images] 6-2 6-2 to reach the last four of the Australian Open [Images].
In searing heat, the seventh seed dominated Mauresmo with a confident display, setting up a mouthwatering semi-final against Russian fourth seed Maria Sharapova [Images], who beat the American in last year's Wimbledon [Images] final.
Williams, without a Grand Slam title since her victory at Melbourne [Images] Park in 2003, played well within herself, cutting down on her unforced errors and never allowing the Frenchwoman a chance to get on top.
Mauresmo, still looking for her first Grand Slam, appeared listless as Williams broke her four times on her way to a ninth victory in 10 career meetings, clinching victory with her fifth ace.
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