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Tennis: Azarenka aiming to regain top spot from Serena

February 18, 2013 11:16
Victoria Azarenka revels in her rivalry with Serena Williams which could see her recapture the world number one ranking from the 15-times Grand Slam winner at the Dubai WTA Open this week. The Belarussian scored a rare victory on Monday over the American, who nevertheless took away her world number one ranking 24 hours later, a rather contradictory setback for Azarenka which has not prevented her celebrating their relationship on and off court.

Tennis: Azarenka beats Serena to retain Qatar title

February 17, 2013 15:45
Victoria Azarenka avenged the loss of her world number one ranking to Serena Williams by beating the American for only the second time in 13 attempts to successfully defend her Qatar Open title on Sunday. The Belarusian's 7-6 (8/6), 2-6, 6-3 win over the legendary American also completed back-to-back title defences, as last month she also defended the Australian Open title in Melbourne. "I just wanted to fight and give it my best, and give myself every opportunity," said Azarenka, when asked how she recovered from the one-sided loss of the second set.

Tennis: Azarenka beats Serena to retain Qatar title

February 17, 2013 15:00
Victoria Azarenka avenged the loss of her world number one ranking to Serena Williams by beating the American for only the second time in 13 attempts to successfully defend her Qatar Open title on Sunday. The Belarusian's 7-6 (8/6), 2-6, 6-3 win over the legendary American also completed back-to-back title defences, as last month she also defended the Australian Open title in Melbourne. "I just wanted to fight and give it my best, and give myself every opportunity," said Azarenka, when asked how she recovered from the one-sided loss of the second set.

UPDATE 2-Tennis-Azarenka topples Serena to win in Doha

February 17, 2013 14:46
(Adds Serena quotes) Feb 17 (Reuters) - Outgoing world number one Victoria Azarenka showed that being second best was not an option for her as she outclassed Serena Williams 7-6 2-6 6-3 to win the Qatar Open on Sunday. Williams will replace Azarenka on top of the WTA rankings when the new list is released on Monday but the American's hopes of capping off a memorable week with a 48th singles title were dashed by an opponent who extended her 2013 record to 14-0.

Tennis-Williams to face Azarenka in Doha battle of number ones

February 16, 2013 17:45
Feb 16 (Reuters) - Serena Williams faces the player she will replace next week as world number one, Victoria Azarenka, in the final of the Qatar Open after overcoming Maria Sharapova 6-3 6-2 in Doha on Saturday. Top seed and defending champion Azarenka defeated Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska 6-3 6-3 in the other semi-final. It was the 10th time in succession Williams, who at 31 will become the oldest women to hold top spot since computer rankings began in 1985, had beaten her Russian opponent.

Tennis: Serena, Azarenka into Qatar Open final

February 16, 2013 15:00
Serena Williams downed Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-2 to reach the Qatar Open final on Saturday and will tackle defending champion Victoria Azarenka for the title. Williams needed just 73 minutes to defeat Sharapova, five minutes fewer than it took top seeded Azarenka to beat Agnieszka Radwanska 6-3, 6-3 in her semi-final. Williams, 31, is already assured of becoming the oldest world number one when the new rankings are released on Monday, taking the place of Australian Open champion Azarenka. dj

Tennis: Azarenka takes perfect record into Qatar Open final

February 16, 2013 14:31
Victoria Azarenka, the only leading player in the world who remains unbeaten this year, impressively achieved her 13th successive win of 2013 on Saturday to carry her defence of the Qatar Open title into the final. The top-seeded Belarussian did that with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland, a thumping result against the fourth best player in the world and one which could lead to back-to-back defence of titles. Azarenka successfully defended the Australian Open last month.

Tennis: Azarenka into Qatar Open final

February 16, 2013 13:00
Defending champion and top seed Victoria Azarenka eased into the Qatar Open final on Saturday with a comfortable 6-3, 6-3 win over Polish fourth seed Agnieszka Radwanska. Azarenka, the Australian Open champion, will face either Maria Sharapova or Serena Williams in Sunday's final. Williams is already guaranteed to return to the world number one spot instead of Azarenka on Monday. dj/pi

Tennis-Azarenka eases into third round in Doha

February 14, 2013 02:15
Feb 13 (Reuters) - Top seed Victoria Azarenka needed little over an hour to open her campaign at the Qatar Open with an emphatic victory against Romina Oprandi on Wednesday. Australian Open champion Azarenka won 6-2 6-3 to move into the third round after receiving a bye in the first round. The Belarussian's world number one spot is under threat at the $2.3 million event where American Serena Williams and Russian Maria Sharapova can reclaim top spot.

Tennis:Azarenka braced for another Williams assault

February 11, 2013 13:30
World number one Victoria Azarenka has insulated herself against any potential disappointment, should Wimbledon and US Open champion Serena Williams takes away her top ranking during the Qatar Open this week. The Belarussian has only beaten the American once in 12 attempts but has her thoughts prepared for twin scenarios which could cause her significant setbacks at the $2,369,000 tournament. Williams only needs to win three matches to regain top spot, and might also fancy herself to take away Azarenka's title if they meet in Sunday's final if the seedings go to form.
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