Naomi Osaka and Victoria Azarenka played an exhilarating final at the 2020 US Open. Following the conclusion of the first set, it looked like Azarenka would run away with the match. However, a determined Osaka made a scintillating comeback. After losing the first set 1-6, she managed to win the remaining two sets 6-3 and 6-3. However, the result doesn’t show an accurate picture.

Victoria Azarenka has shown a drastic change in terms of her fitness and gameplay in the last year. Defeating Serena Williams after having gone down a set in the semis of US Open 2020 is no joke. She lost the final but won many hearts by showcasing her dedication towards the sport.

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Azarenka’s words in the post-match presentation reflected her thoughts and emotions.

“Hello everyone. I thought the third time is a charm (referring to her third appearance in US Open finals) but I guess I have to try again.

“Congrats to Naomi and to her team. I am very happy for you. I hope we meet in some more finals again.”

“It is really a blessing to be here”-Victoria Azarenka

“Thank you to the people who came at such difficult times and made the tournament happen. These are not easy times to play. It is really a blessing to be here. Thank you so much,” added the Belarusian.

Azarenka also mentioned that she had thought about quitting tennis and how she had overcome that, mentally.

“I was ready to stop definitely. I said that before. But what kept me in the game is my desire to go after what I want. That’s pretty much it.

“Thanks to my entire team. Thanks for sticking to me and believing in me. We are going to have more fun in the coming weeks. Looking forward to the journey. This was fun. I hope to meet you guys soon. Thank you so much,” concluded the 2-time Grand Slam winner.

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