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Kim Clijsters
Former world number one on 5 live
That serve out wide is by far Johanna's favourite serve.
She uses it brilliantly.
Summary
GB's Johanna Konta loses semi-final 6-4 6-2 to Venus Williams
Williams will seek a sixth Wimbledon title on Saturday
American will face Garbine Muguruza of Spain in final
Muguruza beat Rybarikova 6-1 6-1
Jamie Murray/Hingis reach mixed doubles semi-finals
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Konta on the scoreboardpublished at 15:06 British Summer Time 13 July 2017
*Williams 1-1 Konta
Venus Williams is eyeing the Johanna Konta second serve like the last pork pie on the buffet.
The American is creeping up the court, looking to whack a return winner whenever Konta misses with her first strike.
The mere presence of Williams is enough to spook a double fault out of Konta on her very first service point.
Applause, supportive, but concerned, from the crowd as Konta swaps sides to serve again.
They needn't have worried. This is the titanium-back, copper-bottomed, rock-solid Konta.
She turns the game round and levels up the scoreboard.
Image source, AFP/Getty ImagesWilliams' serve working well alreadypublished at 15:01 British Summer Time 13 July 2017
Kim Clijsters
Former world number one on 5 liveWilliams has powered a few first serves into Konta's body there which can be a little intimidating for an opponent.
'Venus has come out firing'published at 15:01 British Summer Time 13 July 2017
Martina Navratilova
Nine-time Wimbledon singles championKonta takes a pretty big swing on her forehand so she will have to shorten it or you will see her keep mistiming the ball as she doesn't have enough time to swing.
Venus has come out firing.
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Williams 1-0 Konta*
The umpire is ready, the crowd is ready, Venus is not ready.
With some justification. A wasp is buzzing around her service arm like the dregs of a beer-garden shandy.
Williams gives it a death-ray stare, wafts an arm and the insect takes the hint before she minces it with her racquet strings.
The Williams serve is looking smooth as honey so far. The American whistles to 40-0.
A splattered forehand winner from Konta, deep onto the baseline, is only the briefest of speedbumps.
Game.
Image source, Reuters'Venus' experience does help'published at 14:57 British Summer Time 13 July 2017
Martina Navratilova
Nine-time Wimbledon singles championVenus has a lot of great memories to go by. It does help. It is so much state of mind.
Venus to servepublished at 14:57 British Summer Time 13 July 2017
Williams v Konta
The conspiracy theorists are chuntering on Centre Court.
Venus Williams is popping down her practice serve well short of full pace.
Is the 37-year-old feeling the wear and tear of the fortnight or is she just keeping her powder dry for the match itself?
We are about to find out. The players jog back to the baseline with Venus to serve.
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Danny Colpitts: Gutted I'm working whilst Jo is playing, come on Konta!!!
Laura-Jane: What a great semi final match this will be... Konta/Williams, lets go JoKo!
Kieran: Come on @JoKonta91 Time to make more history
Second serve holds the keypublished at 14:56 British Summer Time 13 July 2017
Annabel Croft
Former British number one on Radio 5 liveI have watched many of the matches where Konta has beaten Williams.
I think it's very difficult to pick a winner because this is grass - they have never played on grass before.
It will be a case of who is able to use their second serve better.
Different challenge for Konta todaypublished at 14:54 British Summer Time 13 July 2017
Kim Clijsters
Former world number one on BBC TVBecause of Konta's mental strength, she made Simona Halep doubt herself.
Today will be different. You can find your rhythm against Halep - Venus will not let you do that. She will be facing a lot of first serves and a lot of great returns.
'Centre Court tension'published at 14:54 British Summer Time 13 July 2017
Williams v Konta
Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport at WimbledonThere's a hum around Centre Centre. A hum of excitement/nervous chatter as the home crowd awaits Johanna Konta's date with Wimbledon destiny.
The gangways were packed as everyone piled out for refreshments and comfort breaks after Muguruza's win. Now they're rapidly emptying.
No-one wants to miss a single second of what could be the finest moment of British women's tennis since 1977.
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Tracy Austin
Former Wimbledon mixed doubles champion on BBC TVThis is a breakout year for Konta.
I don't know if the British general crowd knew so much about her but her matches here have really impressed them. She has been so calm and loves the battle.
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Annabel Croft
Former British number one on Radio 5 liveIt is worth remembering that Venus Williams has played an aggressive player in her sister Serena all her life so she won't be surprised by the power that she will face in Johanna Konta.
Image source, EPAWilliams and Konta knocking uppublished at 14:53 British Summer Time 13 July 2017
V Williams v Konta
This may be a home crowd for Johanna Konta, but Centre Court is as comfortable a surrounding as Venus Williams' own front room.
The American - a five-time SW19 champion - keeps Konta and the umpire waiting as she ties her shoelaces.
You'll break you neck on one of those.
Finally she is ready and we are ready for the pre-match flesh-press and fixed-grin posterity snap.
'Konta looking relaxed'published at 14:50 British Summer Time 13 July 2017
Sue Barker
BBC Sport presenterKonta looks so relax. She is chatting to the umpire. This is what we want to see.
Venus and Konta on courtpublished at 14:49 British Summer Time 13 July 2017
V Williams v Konta
Here they come.
From behind the scenes and onto the Centre Court stage strides Johanna Konta.
The crowd rise as one with whoops and cheers.
The Briton offers a cursory wave to the stands. That is the audience participation part of the act done.
Down to business.
Who has the best serve?published at 14:47 British Summer Time 13 July 2017
V.Williams v Konta
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Tom Killalea: I was fortunate enough to meet the late Juan Coto. A fascinating, inspirational man. I hope @JoKonta91 can win today for Juan.
Serving will be key - Austinpublished at 14:46 British Summer Time 13 July 2017
V.Williams v Konta
Tracy Austin
Former Wimbledon mixed doubles champion on BBC TVServing will be huge today.
Both players have a huge first serve but Venus' second serve can be attack-able.
Konta needs to go to the body serve more so Venus can't get into her rhythm on her return.