World No 1 Simona Halep lost her first match at the Madrid Open in three years as sixth seed Karolina Pliskova continued her fine form.
Romania's Halep, who won the 2016 and 2017 titles, suffered her first defeat in 15 matches in the Spanish capital.
Pliskova produced a stellar performance to win 6-4 6-3, extending her winning run on clay to nine matches.
The Czech will face two-time Wimbledon champion and compatriot Petra Kvitova in the SF's
Romania's Halep, who won the 2016 and 2017 titles, suffered her first defeat in 15 matches in the Spanish capital.
Pliskova produced a stellar performance to win 6-4 6-3, extending her winning run on clay to nine matches.
The Czech will face two-time Wimbledon champion and compatriot Petra Kvitova in the SF's
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