Washington - World number one Serena Williams defeated Simona Halep 6-0, 6-4 at the Cincinnati Masters quarter-final.
Williams would face defending champion Li Na in the semifinal late Saturday, reports Xinhua.
Williams and Li have had eight meetings previously with the American, winning seven of them.
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