Pliskova Wins Against Serena To Make In Semis

According to the Karolina Pliskova saving last four points against Serena William had to go into the America’s ‘head’ as the Czech completed an epic comeback to win to reach her first Australian open semifinal on 23^rd January, 2019.

Pliskova saved a match point 5-1 down in the deciding set another three at 5-4 before William crumbled 4-6 6-4 7-5 in front of a stunned crowd at Rod Laver Arena .

The nerve-jangling win booked her first Melbourne semi –final. She will meet the US open champion Naomi Osaka for a place in the title decider.

She described the victory as the comeback of her life but one that wouldn't have happened without some assistance from her 23-times Grand Slam Champion opponent.

“She was already match up point in the 5- 1 game. Lots of thing happened in that match. I just left that chance.” said reporter. Reporter added “I saw the chance and I just took it”.

The big serving Czech was brilliant in the face of defeat, taking the decisive break in the 11^th game before sealing the win in the third match point when Williams slapped her forehead into the net, her 37^th unforced error.

Having her loos to Williams at the US quarter finals, Pliskova now has a great enviable grand slam against American great, beating her in two of their three matches at the majors.

Pliskova win over William at the US open 2016 semifinals when the American was top seed but felt the 37 year old William she faced at Melbourne Park had played better.

According to the William “Honestly she played this match better than when she was playing when I beat her in New York”. This match was much better.

She did more mistakes (in New York), maybe she was afraid to play because it was happening in States.

Plikova, reached world number one in 2017, but yet to claim a Grand Slam title, has a change to regain the top ranking if she wins the game.

Her Next opponent is Osaka and compatriot Petra Kvitova, who faced Danielle Collins in the next match are also calling to be number one.

Acutally, Pliskova has won three matches against Osaka. She fell to the third hitting 21 year old in the quarter final at Indian Wales last year beating her in front home fans in their last meeting at the Japan open tittle decider.

 

By: Lakshender S Angras

Content: www.reuters.com/article/us-tennis-ausopen-pliskova/pliskova-wins-the-head-game-against-serena-to-make-semis-idUSKCN1PH0RO