Serena Williams routs Elina Svitolina to reach U.S. Open final

Serena Williams, who got her first Grand Slam victory at the U.S. Open two decades ago, will be playing for a record-tying 24th major title on Saturday. She earned that right with an overpowering 6-3, 6-1 win Thursday night over Ukrainian Elina Svitolina in the U.S. Open semifinals at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Credit: Newsday / Yeong-Ung Yang