Victoria Azarenka

Garbine Muguruza defends Monterrey crown as Victoria Azarenka retires hurt

Muguruza was leading by 6-1, 3-1 against Azarenka when a leg injury made it impossible for the Belarusian to continue playing beyond one hour and six minutes.

Apr 08, 2019, 17:18 PM IST

Victoria Azarenka sees off Angelique Kerber to reach Monterrey Open final

Azarenka will next lock horns against second-seed Garbine Muguruza of Venezuela in the summit showdown of the Monterrey Open.

Apr 07, 2019, 13:38 PM IST

Serena Williams outlasts Victoria Azarenka to reach third round of Indian Wells

Williams will now square off with Garbine Muguruza of Venezuela in the round-of-32. 

Mar 09, 2019, 11:24 AM IST

Indian Wells: Victoria Azarenka sets up second-round clash against Serena Williams

After falling behind 2-0 at the start, Azarenka reeled off six straight games and ultimately made quick work of Vera Lapko on a windy day in the California desert. 

Mar 07, 2019, 17:14 PM IST

Fed Cup: Australia's Ashleigh Barty savours 'best feeling' after downing US

Barty beat Madison Keys and Sofia Kenin in the singles before teaming up with Priscilla Hon in the decisive doubles tie to seal a tense 3-2 win in Asheville

Feb 11, 2019, 11:57 AM IST

Naomi Osaka working on adding prowess to power, says coach

The Japanese player next meets sixth seed Elina Svitolina for a place in the semi-finals.

Jan 21, 2019, 16:09 PM IST

WTA set to offer increased rankings protection for returning mothers

A player returning from pregnancy will have a three-year period to use her Special Ranking, which will now begin at the birth of the child.

Dec 18, 2018, 10:01 AM IST

Serena Williams and Venus Williams showdown set for day five at US Open

The 30th career meeting between Serena and Venus also marks the first time the sisters have faced each other this early at a Grand Slam since the second round of the 1998 Australian Open.

Aug 31, 2018, 15:27 PM IST

Victoria Azarenka cruises into Round Two of Madrid Open

The Belarusian, who missed a large part of last season due to a custody battle over her son, kicked off her Madrid Open campaign with a 6-3 6-3 victory over Serbian Aleksandra Krunic in the first round.

May 07, 2018, 12:48 PM IST

Victoria Azarenka back in Europe after US custody battle

Former world number one Victoria Azarenka is returning to compete in Europe after a custody battle over her son prevented her from leaving the United States.

Apr 30, 2018, 21:11 PM IST

Sloane Stephens rallies to overcome Victoria Azarenka, reaches Miami Open final

Three-times champion Azarenka, playing as a wildcard in her second event after an eight-month absence because of a custody dispute involving her son, showed glimpses of the form that took her to the top of the rankings but ultimately ran out of gas against her 13th-seeded opponent.

Mar 30, 2018, 08:38 AM IST

Sloane Stephens, Victoria Azarenka advance to face off in Miami Open semis

American Sloane Stephens needed just over an hour to cruise past Germany’s former world number one Angelique Kerber 6-1 6-2 and reach the Miami Open semi-finals for her first time on Tuesday.

Mar 28, 2018, 10:11 AM IST

Venus Williams, Victoria Azarenka march into quarterfinals at Miami Open

Venus Williams upended defending champion Johanna Konta 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 on Monday to reach the Miami Open quarterfinals while a dominant Victoria Azarenka also advanced with a straightforward win over Agnieszka Radwanska.

Mar 27, 2018, 09:14 AM IST

Two-time champion Victoria Azarenka withdraws from Australian Open

The Belarusian had been granted a wildcard for the season-opening grand slam but withdrew on Monday, organisers said.

Jan 08, 2018, 13:59 PM IST

Victoria Azarenka to miss ASB Classic in Auckland

The former world No. 1 has not played since Wimbledon in July because she cannot leave California until a dispute with her former partner over the custody of their son Leo is resolved.

Dec 24, 2017, 17:13 PM IST

Australian Open: Victoria Azarenka handed wildcard, amidst custody battle

Tournament director Craig Tiley said every assistance would be provided to the former Belarus world number one so she can compete at the Melbourne event where she has achieved her greatest success.

Dec 13, 2017, 16:46 PM IST

Victoria Azarenka to miss Belarus' Fed Cup final with USA

The two-time Australian Open winner has been locked in a custody battle over her baby son.

Nov 02, 2017, 09:04 AM IST

Victoria Azarenka withdraws from US Open amid custody fight over her son

The 28-year-old said last week she would skip Flushing Meadows rather than be separated from her baby.

Aug 22, 2017, 08:38 AM IST

US Open 2017: Victoria Azarenka could miss season's final Grand Slam due to custody battle

The 28-year-old, who reached the finals at the U.S. Open in 2012 and 2013, remains optimistic that legal arrangements can be worked out to allow her to compete shortly.

Aug 18, 2017, 00:20 AM IST

Wimbledon 2017: Heather Watson knocked out by former world number one Victoria Azarenka

Now ranked at 683 in the world, the Belarusian has just come back to the WTA Tour from pregnancy – having given birth in December – and was only playing in her fifth match upon her return.

Jul 07, 2017, 22:22 PM IST