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