Awaiting the No.1-seeded Williams in the final is No.2-seeded Maria Sharapova, who won the first semifinal of the day earlier on against the No.10 seed, Ekaterina Makarova
Serena defeated Keys 7-6(5), 6-2.
Serena Williams leads Sharapova in their head-to-head, 16-2, and has won their last 15 straight.
