Azarenka thriving on the challenge at Australian Open
Azarenka continues to face challenges at the Australian Open.
Two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka said she still relishes the “challenge” after defeating Grand Slam winner Jelena Ostapenko in Melbourne on Saturday.
Two-time Australian Open winner Victoria Azarenka says she thrives under pressure © Lilian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP
The 34-year-old Belarusian will be looking to match or better his semi-final performance in Melbourne last year to move one step closer to 16. She has defeated Ostapenko in her last five games, winning 6-1, 7-5. Ostapenko broke into the top 10 for the first time since 2018 after winning the Adelaide International.
“I don’t like playing against him.
