Muchova overcomes illness to reach US Open semis

Czech Karolina Muchova overcame unwellness to scope her 2nd consecutive US Open semi-final pinch a 6-1 6-4 triumph complete Beatriz Haddad Maia.

Muchova near nan tribunal aft wrapping up nan first group pinch ease, ran disconnected tribunal astatine 2-1 and again astatine 3-2 successful nan 2nd and was seen by nan expert and physio astatine 4-3.

The unseeded left-hander, who only returned to action successful June aft having wrist room successful February, will look either apical seed Iga Swiatek aliases American sixth seed Jessica Pegula for a spot successful Saturday's final.

"It was a weird match," said Muchova. "I had immoderate problems I don't want to remark connected but I had to support moving to nan bath and back.

"Sorry if it disturbed anyone but I had nary different choice."

Haddad Maia besides had problems and seemed to beryllium successful tears earlier receiving curen from nan expert astatine 5-3 down successful nan 2nd set.