Seven-time champion Serena Williams defeated world number 54 Barbora Strycova in straight sets on Thursday to reach the Wimbledon final for the 11th time. Serena dropped just three games in the semi-final and fired 27 winners and four aces to win the match with a scoreline of 6-1, 6-2. The 37-year-old will face world number seven Halep in the final.