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Snapshot from day 10 of Wimbledon at the All England Club.

SNAPSHOT FROM DAY 10 AT WIMBLEDON

PLAYER OF THE DAY: Simona Halep - the former world No.1 crushed Elina Svitolina 6-1 6-3 to advance to her first final at the All England Club.

QUOTE OF THE DAY: "I talked to my mum after the match. About 10, 15 years ago she said her dream is to play final in Wimbledon because everyone is here, the Royal Box. She said I think it's an unbelievable moment. So today her dream came true." - Halep

STAT OF THE DAY: At 37 years and 291 days old, Serena Williams is the oldest woman to make a grand slam final in the open era - 33 days older than Martina Navratilova was when she lost the 1994 title decider to Conchita Martinez - after outclassing Barbora Strycova 6-1 6-2 in her semi.

TOURNAMENT SUMMARY: Williams is one win away from matching Margaret Court's all-time record of 24 grand slam singles crowns, while Halep will be chasing a second major on Saturday to go with her 2018 French Open breakthrough.