Williams needed three sets to knock off Azarenka in the 2013 final. Williams also won the 2012 final in three sets in a match that saw Azarenka ahead 5–3 in the third set and serving for the match.

MADRID (AP) Serena Williams will meet top-ranked Victoria Azarenka in the final of the Madrid Open after both players dispensed with their rivals in straight sets on Saturday.

Serena Williams will meet top-ranked Victoria Azarenka in the final of the Madrid Open after both players dispensed with their rivals in straight sets on Saturday.

And visit TENNIS.com on Tuesday for our Lexington live blog. Last year, Venus Williams and Victoria Azarenka kicked off the 2019 season with a memorable first-round clash in Auckland.

NEW YORK — Fussing with her skirt and flubbing her shots, Serena Williams was troubled in the U.S. Open final by the swirling air and the strong play of Victoria Azarenka.

Tennis – Australian Open women’s round-up: World number one Victoria Azarenka and five-time champion Serena Williams took contrasting… Sat Jan 19 2013 - 00:00 ...

Williams has a healthy career lead over Azarenka, having beaten the 23-year-old Belarussian in 11 of their 12 previous meetings, the only defeat coming in Miami in 2009.

Hours before Williams overpowered Li, the 2011 French Open champion and one of the few players with the power to hang on the court with the world’s No. 1, Azarenka won a push-fest against Pennetta.

World No.1 Victoria Azarenka lived up to her to billing with a tenacious three set victory over Maria Sharapova to reach the final of the U.S. Open.

ISTANBUL (AP) ― Serena Williams extended her dominance over the top-ranked player in the world on Thursday, defeating Victoria Azarenka 6-4, 6-4 at the WTA Championships.Williams improved to 11 ...