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Tennis – Australian Open – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia – January 21, 2022 Belarus’ Victoria Azarenka celebrates winning her third round match against Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina REUTERS/Morgan Sette
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Tennis – Australian Open – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia – January 21, 2022 Belarus’ Victoria Azarenka celebrates winning her third round match against Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina REUTERS/Morgan Sette
Victoria Azarenka has had a good start to the 2022 season. She is going strong at the Australian Open, where she managed to upset Elina Svitolina of Ukraine earlier today. Moreover, she reached the quarter-finals of the Adelaide International 1 tournament just before the Grand Slam Down Under.
After her match on Day 5 of the Australian Open 2022, Azarenka had some words of admiration for Dylan Alcott, an Australian wheelchair tennis player and World Number 1 in Quad Singles Ranking.
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Victoria Azarenka gives a shout-out to Dylan Alcott
Azarenka was all smiles after coming out on top in the third round at the Rod Laver Arena. Further, in the on-court interview, she was asked about her motivation to be around this game for so long. The 32-year-old said that she has been inspired by the Australian wheelchair tennis legend. She further went on to add that his resilience and determination are what inspire her a lot.
Further, Dylan Alcott took to Twitter and appreciated Azarenka for her kind words. He said, “Such beautiful words from Victoria Azarenka. You are such a legend. Appreciate it so much.”
Such beautiful words from you @vika7 – you are such a legend. Appreciate it so much ❤️❤️ https://t.co/dOQ2bKtYdZ
— Dylan Alcott (@DylanAlcott) January 21, 2022
The 32-year-old replied, “You deserve all of it and more! Can’t wait to cheer you on your farewell in tennis! Because as I told you in person you are gonna be even bigger rockstar after! Keep shining.”
You deserve all of it and more! Can’t wait to cheer you on your farewell in tennis! Because as I told you in person you are gonna be even bigger rockstar after! Keep shinning ⭐️ https://t.co/yX9bwI5JIE
— victoria azarenka (@vika7) January 21, 2022
The 32-year-old at the Australian Open 2022
Victoria Azarenka is looking in great touch as she marches towards the 4th round of the ‘Happy Slam’. Moreover, she hasn’t lost a set in her first three matches as she stamps her authority on the court.
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Tennis – Australian Open – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia – January 21, 2022 Belarus’ Victoria Azarenka reacts during her third round match against Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina REUTERS/James Gourley
Further, she has been very strong on her serve, having been broken just once in the three matches. Also, the former World Number 1 has gone all-out in attack against her opponent’s serve which has resulted in her winning matches comfortably.
In the fourth round, Azarenka faces 4th seed Barbora Krejcikova. Can the former World Number 1 lift her third Grand Slam title at this year’s Australian Open? Do let us know your views in the comments below.
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