Belinda Bencic lasted her fabulous shape after viewing Donna Vekic in straight sets on Wednesday off to achieve the US Open semi-finals. Bencic had already knocked out world No 1 and defending champion Naomi Osaka at the last round, and she made it through to her maiden Grand Slam semi-final using a 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 victory over the Croatian. She won 84 per cent of points on her serve to wrap up the contest against her friend that was close and fired eight aces And frequent hitting partner in 40 minutes and an hour. "I think we're professional enough to be friends off the court but do our work on the court and remain focused. I'm sure off the courtroom we're still friends," said Bencic. "I actually enjoy the battle. For me it is more motivation although some players are maybe scared of the courts that are big. I am really enjoying my tennis." Even the seed, who has yet to lose a set in the tournament, will take the winner of this game involving Canada's Bianca Andreescu and Elise Mertens of Belgium . Bencic also becomes the first Swiss woman to get this far at Flushing Meadows. Vekic broke for 5-4 and served for the opening series but was not able to shut all out it. She saved a set point more in the tie-break, but a lengthy forehand gave the hand to Bencic. Bencic, a former Eastbourne winner, had a slice of fortune serving at if a backhand was flying broad but trimmed the cable twice before landing in. Vekic saved two break points however Bencic cranked up the pressure and broke her next service game to love until turning her third match point and reeling off the last 3 matches. Read more here: https://www.q2she.co.za/ufc-226-betting-odds-predictions-2/