By Ian Ransom
MELBOURNE, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Naomi Osaka ended Serena Williams (NYSE:WMB)' bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title by knocking her out of the Australian Open semi-finals on Thursday.
Osaka beat the American 6-3 6-4 at the Rod Laver Arena to reach the final and will play either Jennifer Brady or Karolina Muchova for the title.