Wimbledon women’s semifinal day had a royal flavour at the All England Club. Take a look at the best photos of the day…
ROYAL MEETING: The Duchess of Cambridge greets Oracene Price, the mother of Venus and Serena Williams, during her visit to the All England Club; Getty Images
DOMINATING: Serena Williams’ serve was on fire, slamming down 12 aces in her semifinal against Elena Vesnina; Getty Images
IN FORM: Serena Williams smacks a backhand en route to victory over Elena Vesnina in the Wimbledon semifinals; Getty Images
UNDER PRESSURE: Russian Elena Vesnina’s Grand Slam semifinal debut was cut short by an imposingly impressive Serena Williams; Getty Images
PRECISION: World No.1 Serena Williams produced a perfect mix of power and touch to qualify for an incredible ninth Wimbledon singles final; Getty Images
MOVING ON: Serena Williams pumps her fist after winning her semifinal in a swift 48 minutes; Getty Images
RELAXED: While the women’s semifinals were being played, a happy Roger Federer hit the practice courts; Getty Images
STRIKING WELL: World No.4 Angelique Kerber lines up a backhand in her semifinal showdown with Venus Williams; Getty Images
FAMILIAR TERRITORY: Competing in her ninth Wimbledon semifinal, Venus Williams experienced her first defeat at the hands of in-form Angelique Kerber; Getty Images
PURE JOY: Angelique Kerber celebrates match point against Venus Williams in the Wimbledon semifinals; Getty Images
RESPECT: Angelique Kerber and Venus Williams shake hands after their semifinal showdown; Getty Images
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Angelique Kerber waves to the crowd after reaching her first Wimbledon final; Getty Images
BIG DAY: After their singles semifinals, Serena Williams and Venus Williams returned to court to reach the ladies’ doubles semifinals; Getty Images
