It took just over an hour for Serena Williams (1) to eliminate the qualifier Simona Halep, 6-3, 6-0, in order to advance to the Italian Open Women’s Final.
Victoria Azarenka (3) then defeated the Italian Sara Errani (7), 6-0, 7-5 , thus squelching Italy’s last chance to have one of their own make it to the final.
The final will take place on Sunday, May 18, at 1:30 P.M. local time.