Angelique Kerber reaches final after stroll past OstapenkoThe Recap: sign up for the best of the Guardian’s sport coverageFeel free to email Katy or to tweet @KatyMurrells 2.52pm BST Gorges says: “It’s pretty unreal for me to get to that stage at a grand slam. It’s been obviously always a dream for every player, to be in a semi-final at Wimbledon. [Despite Williams being the favourite] I think every match starts from zero. I’m looking forward to it.” Looking forward to it? Perhaps she’s as much of a masochist as Alex Zverev. 2.51pm BST Williams, whose ranking is guaranteed to rise to at least 51 next week, says: “Well, it’s better than 183 or whatever I am. Got to keep trekking on, though. Serena Williams, 51, eh. It doesn’t have that same ring to it. The ’1’ part does, but not the ’5’. Keep going.“There’s a lot to improve on. This is only my fourth tournament back so I don’t feel pressure, I don’t feel I have to win this. I still have a long way to go to be where I was.” God help the rest of the women’s Tour when she does. Continue reading…
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