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Eds: Updates with Sharapova quote, corrects to 27 matches in 3rd paragraph. “But I want to win this tournament”.

Her game in high gear, history in the offing, Serena Williams is perfectly content to let everyone else talk about what a victory in the Wimbledon final would mean.

But with rackets in their hands, this has been a one-way street: Williams has won 17 of their 19 career meetings, including the past 16 in a row.

Her strength was, as usual, the moment she picked to hit winners.

Defeat for Vandeweghe ends her best-ever grand slam showing – but should also put a stop to a lengthy bout of soul-searching for her true persona in professional tennis.

Agnieszka Radwanska continued her love affair with Wimbledon by defeating WTA Rising Star Madison Keys to return to the semifinals for the third time in four years.

That unique scheduling – which does not happen at the other three grand slams – meant that Wozniacki played her fourth round against Muguruza on Court No 2.

The 24-year-old was speaking after being knocked out by Spain’s Garbine Muguruza 6-4, 6-4 in their fourth round match on Court Two.