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Victoria Azarenka has been struggling to find her form in recent months. After a disappointing Wimbledon that saw her lose to Elina Svitolina in the round 16, she decided to turn things around at the Citi Open. However, luck did not favor her as she suffered defeat once again to Elina.

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The Belarusian player looked to turn things around again at the Canadian Open. However this time, Victoria suffered a major blow as she injured herself before the game. This led her to withdraw from the tournament following which Sloane Stephens got a walkover. Later, the young American tennis player came up with a surprise message for the Belarusian player.

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?Sloane Stephens comes with a message for Victoria Azarenka

Victoria’s decision to retire from the tournament came after she suffered an injury. She took to Twitter to announce that she would not be able to progress further in the tournament after she re-injured a lingering injury during the warm-up for the match.

This news came as a shocker for her fans who were willing to see her in action. After her message, Sloane took to Twitter to wish her a speedy recovery. “Wishing you a speedy recovery”– wrote Sloane on Twitter wishing her all the best and hoping that she makes a triumphant comeback.

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Thus, the act of concern from Sloane showcases her nature and the sportsman spirit in her. However, with Azarenka out now, it is uncertain whether she will be able to make it in time for the upcoming US Open or not.

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Victoria looked sharp in the Canadian Open. However, an injury has halted her progress in the tournament. That being said, her hopes of playing in the US Open also hang by a wire. The Belarusian player has struggled to find form this year and as she looked to regain some momentum, she suffered an injury.

The US Open, which is about to start on the 28th of August will feature some of the biggest names in tennis. After having won 2 grand slams, she would be desperate to make an appearance at the Flushing Meadows. However, it will be up to the doctors if they could make her ready in time to appear at the US Open.

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Thus, Victoria’s shocker is a huge blow to be dealt with by her fans. Also, Sloane’s generous remarks on Victoria’s well-being sheds light on her nature and the generosity that the player possesses. It will now be interesting to see how far the American progresses in the tournament.

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Akshat Gaur is a Tennis Writer at EssentiallySports. His journey on our platform is a testament to his deep-rooted passion for the sport. With a commitment towards ethical journalism, Akshat demonstrates this aspect through his measured offerings. Akshat's articles not only predict the next trends in the game but also bring unique perspectives, often landing in the website's trending section. Outside the realm of writing, he seamlessly transitions into a sportsman, having been a professional soccer player and district-level athlete.

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