Aryna Sabalenka beats Karolina Pliskova to reach US Open semi-finals again

The Belarusian, who was beaten by Leylah Fernandez in the last four 12 months ago, survived a close second set to defeat the Czech

Aryna Sabalenka celebrates beating Karolina Pliskova (Seth Wenig/AP)

Aryna Sabalenka made it back-to-back US Open semi-finals with victory over Karolina Pliskova.

The Belarusian, who was beaten by Leylah Fernandez in the last four 12 months ago, survived a close second set to defeat Czech Pliskova 6-1 7-6 (4).