July 9 (UPI) -- Serena Williams edged fellow American Alison Riske in three sets Tuesday on Centre Court, advancing to the 12th Wimbledon semifinal of her career.
No. 11 seed Williams, who is searching for her eighth Wimbledon title and 24th career Grand Slam win, beat Riske 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to reach the next round. Riske was making her first appearance in the quarterfinal at a major tournament.