Victoria Azarenka outhits Karolina Pliskova to reach Miami Open semis

Three-time Miami Open champ Victoria Azarenka got the better of Karolina Pliskova with a 7-5, 6-3 quarterfinal victory.

Victoria Azarenka hits a return to Karolina Pliskova during the Miami Open. | AP 

Karolina Pliskova watches a return to Victoria Azarenka during the Miami Open. | AP

Karolina Pliskova prepares to hit a forehand to Victoria Azarenka during the Miami Open. | AP

Victoria Azarenka hits a forehand to Karolina Pliskova during the Miami Open. | AP

Karolina Pliskova returns a shot to Victoria Azarenka during the Miami Open. | AP

Three-time Miami Open champ Victoria Azarenka got the better of Karolina Pliskova with a 7-5, 6-3 quarterfinal victory. | AP

Victoria Azarenka celebrates after defeating Karolina Pliskova during the Miami Open. | AP

Victoria Azarenka waves to the crowd after defeating Karolina Pliskova during the Miami Open. | AP

Victoria Azarenka, right, greets Karolina Pliskova after a Miami Open. | AP