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Azarenka maintains perfect record vs Ostapenko to make Australian Open 4th round

Azarenka won both her Grand Slam titles at Melbourne Park and she showed just how much she enjoys the tournament with her fourth straight win over Ostapenko

Belarus' Victoria Azarenka celebrates after winning her third round match against Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko (REUTERS)
Published on Jan 20, 2024 01:38 PM IST
Reuters |

Top-seeded Sabalenka beats Azarenka to set up a Brisbane final against Rybakina

The win extended Sabalenka’s streak to 15 in Australia, including a title run in Adelaide to start 2023 before her Grand Slam breakthrough at Melbourne Park

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus gestures after winning her semi-final match against Victoria Azarenka(AP)
Published on Jan 06, 2024 04:42 PM IST
AP |

Sabalenka extends winning streak in Australia to 14 before semi vs Azarenka

Australian Open champion Sabalenka extended her winning streak in Australia to 14 matches with a 6-1, 6-4 win over fifth-seeded Daria Kasatkina on Friday night

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates after her women's singles match against Daria Kasatkina of Russia at the Brisbane International(AFP)
Published on Jan 05, 2024 05:10 PM IST
AP |

Rybakina and Azarenka advance to Brisbane International semifinals

Men's top seed Holger Rune had a 6-2, 7-6 (6) win over James Duckworth to move into a semifinal against Roman Safiullin, who beat Matteo Arnaldi 7-6 (4), 6-2.

Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan reacts after winning a point in her quarter-final match against Anastasia Potapova of Russia during the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane, Australia, Friday, Jan. 5(AP)
Published on Jan 05, 2024 02:45 PM IST
AP |

Tennis fans in DC are warned that Svitolina and Azarenka won't shake hands

Svitolina said she was assured by WTA Chairman that there would be a message delivered to the Washington crowd before her match versus Azarenka — and there was.

Victoria Azarenka (L) and Elina Svitolina (UKR) (R) walk past one another without shaking hands after their match on day three of the Mubadala Citi DC Open(USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con)
Published on Aug 01, 2023 09:10 AM IST
AP |

WTA reacts to Wimbledon booing episode after Azarenka blasts 'drunk' crowd

Azarenka was jeered off the court after losing to Svitolina in a thrilling three-setter contest for a place in the quarterfinal

Victoria Azarenka of Belarus leaves the court after being defeated by Ukraine's Elina Svitolina in the women's singles match on day seven of the Wimbledon tennis championships (AP)
Published on Jul 11, 2023 03:11 PM IST

Wimbledon chief reacts to Azarenka episode, says they 'can't control' booing

Azarenka was shocked after the crowd began to boo her off when she was leaving the court following the loss. Wimbledon chief has now responded to the episode.

Belarus' Victoria Azarenka uses a towel during a break in play against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina during their women's singles tennis match on the seventh day of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships(AFP)
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 07:21 AM IST

Svitolina receives Harry Styles offer after missing concert for Wimbledon clash

The former One Direction star responded to Svitolina's post-match revelation in stunning fashion.

Elina Svitolina has her Harry Styles moment after missing the concert
Published on Jul 10, 2023 04:05 PM IST

‘I’m not Russian’: Azarenka left confused by reporter in Wimbledon

During a Wimbledon press conference, Victoria Azarenka was asked a slightly awkward question, which took her aback.

Victoria Azarenka in action.
Updated on Jul 05, 2023 06:33 PM IST

Vintage Victoria Azarenka downs Jessica Pegula to make Australian Open semis

Azarenka, the last woman to defend the title after her 2013 triumph, raced into a 3-0 led over American Pegula in the first set before the highest seed left in the women's draw finally held serve.

Victoria Azarenka of Belarus reacts after defeating Jessica Pegula of the U.S. in their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open(AP)
Updated on Jan 24, 2023 06:07 PM IST
Reuters |

Azarenka overcomes Gauff to reach Guadalajara semi-final

Azarenka kept her poise under a barrage of powerful serves as the world number seven lobbed 10 aces across the net. She broke down Gauff's stout defence to convert on 5 of 13 break point chances and set up a meeting with either Jessica Pegula or Sloane Stephens of the United States.

Belarus' Victoria Azarenka celebrates(REUTERS)
Published on Oct 22, 2022 07:50 AM IST
Reuters |

Azarenka cruises past Keys to set up meeting with Gauff in Guadalajara

It will be the first meeting between the 33-year-old twice major winner Azarenka and the American 15 years her junior, after overcoming second-set blunders to dispatch Keys in a tense two hours and 14 minutes.

Victoria Azarenka of Belarus(AP)
Published on Oct 21, 2022 07:41 AM IST
Reuters |

Victoria Azarenka, Bianca Andreescu advance to second round at Guadalajara Open

Azarenka, who reached the last 16 in New York but lost in her Ostrava opener earlier this month, dropped only three first-serve points in the first set and broke in the seventh game.

 Belarus' Victoria Azarenka in action(REUTERS)
Published on Oct 18, 2022 01:05 PM IST
Reuters |

Protecting young players from abuse must be a priority, Azarenka says

Azarenka's remarks to reporters came after Pierre Bouteyre, the former coach of French player Fiona Ferro, was charged in France on Thursday with raping and sexually assaulting her when she was a teenager between 2012 and 2015, according to AFP.

Victoria Azarenka, of Belarus, serves to Petra Martic, of Croatia, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in New York. (AP)
Published on Sep 04, 2022 12:38 PM IST
Reuters |

Belarus' Azarenka dropped from Ukraine exhibition at US Open

Victoria Azarenka won't be attending a pre-US Open exhibition event for war-torn Ukraine.

Victoria Azarenka of Belarus in action.(AFP)
Published on Aug 24, 2022 11:55 PM IST
PTI |

US Open women's final draws bigger audience than men's decider on ESPN

The Saturday broadcast of the women's final peaked at 3.4 million viewers while the men's final, which saw Medvedev win his first major title, had a peak of 2.7 million the following day, ESPN said.

Still from US Open women's final
Published on Sep 15, 2021 11:32 AM IST
Reuters |

Azarenka, Samsonova, Muguruza win at grass-court German Open

Azarenka needed 1 hour, 22 minutes to prevail and next faces either the fourth-seeded Karolina Pliskova or American Jessica Pegula in her first grass-court quarterfinal since Wimbledon in 2015.

Victoria Azarenka(AFP)
Updated on Jun 17, 2021 08:51 PM IST
AP |

Muguruza, Azarenka win opening matches at German Open

Former Grand Slam champions Garbine Muguruza, Victoria Azarenka and Angelique Kerber were among the winners in the first round of the German Open on Tuesday.

Spain's Garbine Muguruza celebrates after winning her round of 16 match against Romania's Sorana-Mihaela Cirstea.(REUTERS)
Published on Jun 15, 2021 11:00 PM IST
AP |

Azarenka criticises French Open for favouring men's matches for night session

The two-time Grand Slam champion also said practice courts were not prepared properly and complained that organisers of the claycourt major were unhelpful.

Belarus' Victoria Azarenka(REUTERS)
Published on Jun 06, 2021 09:11 PM IST
Reuters | , Paris

Pavlyuchenkova rolls back the years in Paris to reach last eight

The 31st seed, who will play in the last eight of a Grand Slam for the seventh time but has never progressed further, sent down 44 winners in a display of constant aggression on a sun-kissed Philippe Chatrier court.

Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova celebrates after winning her fourth-round match against Belarus' Victoria Azarenka(REUTERS)
Published on Jun 06, 2021 07:03 PM IST
Reuters | , Paris

Azarenka sees off teenager Tauson to move into French Open third round

The Belarusian 15th seed, a former semi-finalist at Roland Garros, started strong when she broke Tauson in the opening game of the match but the Danish 18-year-old broke back to make it 2-2 in the first set.

Victoria Azarenka celebrates after defeating Denmark's Clara Tauson(AP)
Published on Jun 02, 2021 11:37 PM IST
Reuters | , Paris

Azarenka skips Stuttgart event to get Covid-19 vaccine

"I will unfortunately not be able to compete in Stuttgart ... next week as I will be receiving my first dosis (sic) of the vaccine at the same time," the Belarusian world No. 15 said on Twitter.

Victoria Azarenka of Belarus(AP)
Published on Apr 15, 2021 10:03 AM IST
Reuters |

Barty goes distance, tops Azarenka to reach Miami quarters

It was Barty’s ninth consecutive win at the Miami Open — going back to her 2019 title march as the No. 12 seed.

Mar 29, 2021; Miami, Florida, USA; Ashleigh Barty of Australia reacts after winning the first set against Victoria Azarenka of Belarus (not pictured) in the fourth round in the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports(USA TODAY Sports)
Published on Mar 29, 2021 10:59 PM IST
AP | , Miami

Injured Azarenka withdraws from Qatar Open semis, Muguruza into final

"Unfortunately, the pain in my back I experienced during yesterday's match has not gone away enough in order for me to be able to compete," Azarenka said in a statement.

 Belarus' Victoria Azarenka(REUTERS)
Published on Mar 05, 2021 11:26 PM IST
Reuters |

Victoria Azarenka knocked out of Australian Open, says quarantine took a toll

Azarenka, who won both her Grand Slam titles at Melbourne Park in 2012 and 2013, said the isolation had taken a toll.

Belarus' Victoria Azarenka during her first-round match against Jessica Pegula of the US(REUTERS)
Published on Feb 09, 2021 12:00 PM IST
Reuters |

Players arrive for Australian Open; straight into quarantine

The first of about 1,200 players, coaches, entourage and officials landed late Thursday. The players were met by airport staff and biosecurity officials wearing personal protective equipment including masks and face shields, before being taken to hotel quarantine.

Spain's Rafael Nadal, center, arrives at Adelaide Airport ahead of the Australian Open tennis championship, Adelaide, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. Arriving players will serve a 14-day quarantine period ahead of the first Grand slam tennis tournament that is set to get underway on February 8 in Melbourne. (Morgan Sette/AAP Image via AP)(AP)
Published on Jan 15, 2021 01:53 PM IST
AP |

Azarenka thrashed by Schmeidlova at French Open

Azarenka’s defeat continued an exodus of leading seeds with Johanna Konta (9), Madison Keys (12),last year’s runner-up Marketa Vondrousova (15) and another former world number one Angelique Kerber (18) having already been beaten while sixth seed Serena Williams withdrew on Wednesday with an Achilles injury.

Victoria Azarenka of Belarus reacts after missing a shot against Slovakia's Anna Karolina Schmiedlova in the second round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020.(AP)
Updated on Sep 30, 2020 08:19 PM IST
Paris | ByReuters

Former champion Simona Halep reaches French Open 2nd round, Goffin out

Wearing thick black leggings and a long-sleeved pink jersey to combat the chilly conditions on Court Philippe Chatrier, the 2018 champion made a series of unforced errors and trailed 4-2.

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - September 27, 2020. Romania's Simona Halep celebrates after winning her first round match against Spain's Sara Sorribes Tormo REUTERS/Charles Platiau(REUTERS)
Updated on Sep 27, 2020 07:46 PM IST
PARIS | ByAssociated Press

Halep through in Rome despite sluggish start, Pliskova, Azarenka advance

Halep has just lost twice this year but found herself a break down in both sets before she recovered to seal her first victory since winning the Prague Open a month ago.

Simona Halep plays a forehand.(Getty Images)
Updated on Sep 17, 2020 12:33 PM IST
Rome | ByReuters

Osaka climbs to No.3, Azarenka returns to top 15 in rankings

Osaka climbed six spots to third in the latest WTA rankings, while Azarenka’s career revival gathered traction as she returned to the top-15.

Naomi Osaka kisses the U.S Open Trophy(Getty Images)
Updated on Sep 14, 2020 10:07 PM IST
ByReuters
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