Archive for category: Victoria Azarenka
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WTA Toray Pan Pacific Open 2012, Tokyo Draw Preview and Analysis
The first major tournament of the Asian Swing is already underway. The Toray Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo offers a hefty 900 ranking points for the winner, as well as a total prize money pot of over $2million. Most important for fans though, is the opportunity to see the WTA’s [...] -
Serena Williams beats Azarenka in US Open final, wins 15th Grand Slam career title
Follow Djokovic vs Murray Live US Open 2012 Serena Williams is the 2012 US Open champion after defeating world no.1 Victoria Azarenka in a three set battle 6-2 2-6 7-5. This is the 4th Flushing Meadows triumph for the American and her 15th Grand Slam career title overall. She was [...] -
Azarenka books place in US Open 2012 final, defeats Sharapova
Victoria Azarenka is through to her first US Open final after a epic three set victory over Maria Sharapova, earning a 3-6 6-2 6-4 victory in 2 hours and 42 minutes. She will face Sara Errani or Serena Williams, hoping to become a two times slam winner on the year. [...] -
Azarenka beats Sharapova and reaches 2012 US Open final
Top seed Victoria Azarenka of Belarus defeated Russia’s Maria Sharapova in three sets 3-6 6-2 6-4 and will get a chance to play for her first US Open title. After a slow start into the match, Azarenka stepped up her game and began moving Sharapova around the court with a [...] -
Match Preview: Victoria Azarenka vs Maria Sharapova US Open semifinal
One of the developing rivalries in tennis will have its latest chapter on Friday, as Victoria Azarenka takes on Maria Sharapova in the US Open semi-finals. The players’ head-to-head record is almost even, with Azarenka leading 5-4 in career match-ups, but both women will be extremely keen – to say [...] -
Azarenka scrapes past Stosur in US Open quarter-final marathon
Victoria Azarenka had never lost to Sam Stosur in their six previous meetings; in fact, she had never even lost a set to the Australian. Stosur’s famed “kicker” second serve does not scare the world number one, nor does her bombastic forehand and attacking style of play. But it was [...] -
Rain Delay at US Open: Latest update and scores from New York
After a couple of hours of rain delay, play should resume shortly in New York… The weather forecast wasn’t looking so good for today at the Flushing Meadows, with the matches at Arthur Ashe and Luis Armstrong stadiums being interrupted due to rain. Tuesday’s Matches: Victoria Azarenka def. Sam [...] -
Azarenka storms into the 2012 US Open quarters
Top seed Victoria Azarenka stormed into the quarter-finals of the US Open for the first time in her career on Sunday, comfortably dispatching surprise package Anna Tatishvili in the fourth round with a straight sets 6-2 6-2 victory. The Australian Open champion has been in stunning from so far in [...] -
Match Preview: Victoria Azarenka vs Anna Tatishvili 2012 US Open
Victoria Azarenka is the number one seed at this year’s US Open. The point merits repeating, because few pundits place her as the absolute favourite for the title. That would be the mighty Serna Williams, who many think is unstoppable in her quest for a 15th Grand Slam title.However, we [...] -
World No.1 Azarenka Flies Under the Radar in New York
If you think defending women’s singles champion Sam Stosur is flying under the radar at this year’s U.S. Open, she’s in good company with the world No.1 and top seed Victoria Azarenka who seeks her first ever title in New York. Despite having her best season ever that includes winning [...] -
Azarenka Dominates in the 2nd Round of the US Open against Flipkens
1st seed Victoria Azarenka made short work of her opponent Kirsten Flipkens. The petite Belgian lacked the firepower to compete with Azarenka’s thundering groundstrokes and could only manage 4 points against the Belarusian’s serve in the first set. Controlling the pace of the match, Azarenka forced the versatile Flipkens to [...] -
Azarenka and Clijsters impressive in first round of 2012 US Open
Top seed Victoria Azarenka and Belgian star Kim Clijsters outclassed their opponents and advanced into the second round of 2012 US Open. Three-time US Open champion Clijsters delivered an expected victory against 16-years old American Victoria Duval. The young debutant will be proud of taking Clijster’s serve and staying on [...] -
The Surprise Champion at the 2012 US Open
Amazingly, seven different women have hoisted the singles champion trophy at the last seven Grand Slam events. To refresh your memory, the septet includes Kim Clijsters, Li Na, Petra Kvitova, Samantha Stosur, Victoria Azarenka, Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams. Even more amazingly, six of the seven—plus dangerous heavy [...]
