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Serena dumped as Pliskova reaches Open semis
MELBOURNE, Jan 23, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Serena Williams was sensationally
bundled out of the Australian Open after an epic three-set fight with Czech
seventh seed Karolina Pliskova Wednesday for a semi-final spot.
won 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 to set up a final four clash with Japanese fourth seed
Naomi Osaka, ending the American great’s quest for a record-equalling 24th
Grand Slam title.
BSS/AFP/MR/1039 hrs