Former world number one Serena Williams turned in a stunning performance on Tuesday as she crushed second seed Amelie Mauresmo 6-2 6-2 to reach the last four of the Australian Open.
In searing heat, the seventh seed dominated Mauresmo with a confident display, setting up a mouthwatering semi-final against Russian fourth seed Maria Sharapova, who beat the American in last year's Wimbledon final.
Williams, without a Grand Slam title since her victory at Melbourne Park in 2003,
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.