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• Serena routs Azarenka to win Madrid Open

  14. May. 2012

  Reported by USA Today

  MADRID (AP) – Serena Williams overpowered the top-ranked Victoria Azarenka 6-1, 6-3 to win the Madrid Open on Sunday.

  In a clash of two of the tour’s heaviest hitters, Williams battered Azarenka around the new blue-clay court with her big serve and vicious return to take the first four games and never look back.

  Williams served 14 aces on her way to avenging her only loss in six previous … More about Serena routs Azarenka to win Madrid Open

• Azarenka, Sharapova advance to 2nd round in Madrid

  07. May. 2012

  Reported by Yahoo! Sports

  MADRID (AP) Top-ranked Victoria Azarenka and second-seeded Maria Sharapova advanced to the second round of the Madrid Open with straight-set wins Sunday on the event’s new blue-clay court.

  Azarenka beat Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia 7-6 (5), 6-4 in a tough opening match.

  The Australian Open champion and Kuznetsova traded breaks in the first set. Just when it looked as if the second set was going to end in … More about Azarenka, Sharapova advance to 2nd round in Madrid

• Sharapova beats Azarenka in Porsche final

  01. May. 2012

  Reported by USA Today

  STUTTGART, Germany (AP) – Second-ranked Maria Sharapova cruised past top-ranked Victoria Azarenka 6-1, 6-4 on Sunday to win the Porsche Grand Prix for her first title of the year.

  Sharapova lost the finals of the Australian Open and Indian Wells this year to Azarenka, and the Russian had never beaten her rival from Belarus in four previous encounters in a final.

  “I am really pleased to win such a … More about Sharapova beats Azarenka in Porsche final

• Victoria Azarenka spearheads Stuttgart

  25. Apr. 2012

  Reported by Tennis Earth

  World No.1 Victoria Azarenka returns for the first time after losing to Marion Bartoli in the quarter finals of the Miami hardcourt event. Bartoli had ended the Australian Open champion’s 26 match unbeaten streak with that win. Also, returning are second-ranked Maria Sharapova and number three Petra Kvitova to begin their build-up to the second Grand Slam of the year at the star-studded Stuttgart tournament.

  Sharapova, who turned … More about Victoria Azarenka spearheads Stuttgart

• Why Victoria Azarenka is so important

  05. Apr. 2012

  Reported by ESPN – Peter Bodo Blog

  KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — Some tennis pros and fans complain about the fact that tennis is a year-round interval sport, but isn’t it sweet how the calendar can be divided on an almost purely seasonal basis?

  The winter quarter just ended April 1, and as Novak Djokovic & Co. fly off to spend the second spring quarter in Europe, it’s a good time to take … More about Why Victoria Azarenka is so important

• Bartoli Snaps Azarenka Streak

  29. Mar. 2012

  Reported by Sony Ericsson Open

  Victoria Azarenka’s undefeated season came to an end Wednesday evening at the Sony Ericsson Open, as seventh seed Marion Bartoli defeated the World No. 1 6-3, 6-3 to reach the semi-finals at Crandon Park.

  “I think the main key for me was to step up on the court trying to win the match, not only thinking about how well she’s playing and everything, but really go on … More about Bartoli Snaps Azarenka Streak

• Azarenka Escapes Cibulkova's Upset Bid

  27. Mar. 2012

  Photo by Getty Images

  Reported by Sony Ericsson Open

  World No. 1 Victoria Azarenka narrowly kept her undefeated season alive at the Sony Ericsson Open Monday, outlasting 16th seed Dominika Cibulkova 1-6, 7-6(7), 7-5 to secure her 26th win in a row.

  “I have to give all the credit to her, because she played some splendid tennis, just amazing,” Azarenka said. “She was hitting every possible line there was… So … More about Azarenka Escapes Cibulkova's Upset Bid

• Azarenka Coasts To 25th Straight Win

  26. Mar. 2012

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  Reported by Sony Ericsson Open

  Defending champion Victoria Azarenka recorded her 25th straight victory Sunday night, overwhelming wild card Heather Watson 6-0, 6-2 in the third round of the Sony Ericsson Open.

  The World No. 1 converted six of her 14 break point opportunities, winning 23 of her 29 second serve return points to roll past the British teenager in 79 minutes.

  “I think it was a … More about Azarenka Coasts To 25th Straight Win

• Azarenka Winning Streak Hits 24

  23. Mar. 2012

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  Reported by Sony Ericsson Open

  Two-time Sony Ericsson Open winner and World No. 1 Victoria Azarenka fought off Michaella Krajicek 6-3, 7-5, to run her winning streak to 24 consecutive matches.

  It’s the best start to a season since Martina Hingis opened 1997 with a 37-match winning streak before losing in the final of the French Open. Steffi Graf holds the best start to a season … More about Azarenka Winning Streak Hits 24

• Azarenka Joins Fight Club

  22. Mar. 2012

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  Reported by Sony Ericsson Open

  Victoria Azarenka has dominated women’s tennis thus far in 2012, delivering blow after blow against each of her challengers to begin the season with a blistering 23-match win streak.

  The Belarusian knockout picked up her first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open and the WTA No. 1 ranking, establishing herself as the player to beat at this year’s Sony Ericsson … More about Azarenka Joins Fight Club

• Victoria Azarenka wins Indian Wells

  19. Mar. 2012

  Reported by ESPN

  INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Victoria Azarenka routed Maria Sharapova 6-2, 6-3 to win the BNP Paribas Open title on Sunday in the WTA Tour’s first final between the No. 1 and No. 2 players since 2008.

  Azarenka was awarded $1 million, the richest winner’s checks in the tournament’s history. Sharapova earned $500,000.

  Azarenka broke Sharapova six times in improving her record to 23-0 this year, the … More about Victoria Azarenka wins Indian Wells

• Azarenka, Sharapova To Vie For Title

  17. Mar. 2012

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  Reported by BNP Paribas Open

  The women’s final at the BNP Paribas Open will feature the world’s Top 2 players, Victoria Azarenka and Maria Sharapova, in their first meeting since the championship match at the Australian Open.

  Azarenka reached her first final at this WTA Premier Event with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Angelique Kerber on Friday evening, while 2006 champion Sharapova advanced after Ana Ivanovic retired … More about Azarenka, Sharapova To Vie For Title

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Victoria Azarenka wins the Australian Open 2012

Victoria Azarenka being photographed – Australian Open 2012

Victoria Azarenka Wins the Australian Open

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Victoria Azarenka – Australian Open 2012