Serena Williams Makes
US Open Semi-Finals Serena Williams overcame
Karolina Pliskova to reach
the U.S. Open semi-finals
for the ninth consecutive time. Serena Williams, via BBC Williams, 36, is
only on her eighth tournament since becoming a mother last September but is seeking her
first Grand
Slam trophy. Serena Williams, via BBC Despite being seeded 17th,
Williams still holds the respect
of her fellow athletes, including Pliskova. Karolina Pliskova, via BBC Williams will face Lativa's
Anastasija Sevastova in
the last four on Thursday.