Pliskova battles past Muguruza to reach Indian Wells semis

Mar 10, 2017; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Karolina Pliskova (CZE) during her match against Monica Puig (not pictured) at the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Cibulkova won 6-4, 3-6, 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - World number three Karolina Pliskova overcame a stern test to reach the semi-finals of the BNP Paribas Open on Wednesday after edging French Open champion Garbine Muguruza 7-6(2)7-6(5) at Indian Wells.   

Pliskova let a 5-2 lead slip away in the second set before recovering to earn the victory after a two-hour battle.