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The Latest on US Open: Serena Beats Keys in Straight Sets

NEW YORK — The Latest on the US Open (all times local):

4:40 p.m.

Serena Williams is three wins away from completing the first Grand Slam since 1988 after a crisp straight-set victory over young American Madison Keys.

The 21-time major champion had been getting off to slow starts recently but was focused from the beginning Sunday, winning 6-3, 6-3 in just 68 minutes in the fourth round.

She faces sister Venus in the quarterfinals.

The 20-year-old Keys nearly matched Williams booming serve for booming serve but made just enough mistakes. She had 19 unforced errors to just six for Williams, including six double-faults — most of them coming at inopportune times, including match point.