The former world’s number one tennis star Victoria Azarenka is all set to face off against Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska. This former Australian Open champion has already stolen fans’ hearts with an amazing performance this season. However, this time Azarenka’s performance brought the public’s much-deserved attention to her coach, Maxime Tchoutakian.

Now this famous coach of Azarenka was also a tennis player from Paris and had the highest ATP rank of 384. However, Tchoutakian seemed more interested in coaching rather than playing. After his retirement, he became a full-time professional tennis coach. Now, Victoria Azarenka’s mindblowing performance in the ongoing Australian Open has garnered the public’s attention to her coach.

Victoria Azarenka’s journey with her coach Maxime Tchoutakian and the latter’s legacy in her career

Azarenka and Tchoutakian started their collaboration back in October 2021. Previously this Belarusian tennis star has been coached by legends like Sam Sumyk, and Micheal Joyce. However, after the early 2010s, Azarenkla’s performance drastically dropped. This is when Maxime Tchoutakian helped Azarenka fight back and return to the court with full spirit.

Tchoutakian’s help motivated the Belarusian tennis star to return to the top 20 WTA rank. Azarenka reached the 2021 Indian Wells finals and the semi-finals of both the Berlin and Doha Open with Tchoutakian.

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Tchoutakian and Azarenka’s collaboration has surely helped the Belarusian tennis player to stand on her feet one more time. Even during the ongoing Australian Open, Azarenka received a lot of praise for defeating challenging opponents like Jelena Ostapenko.

Azarenka vs. Yastremska in Australian Open’s round 16: who has more chances to win?

Victoria Azarenka is facing off against Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska in Melbourne Park’s outdoor hard court. Azarenka beat Camila Giorgi and Clara Touson before defeating Ostapenko. Now Yastremska also had a great beginning as she stunned Marketa Vondrousova.

Now the clash between these two will be thrilling since both of them have improved much by surprising fans. While Yastremska finally found her balance, Azarenka’s leverage over this tournament following her previous wins can’t be denied. While at the Guadalaraja Masters, Azarenka took over the Ukrainian tennis star but it might be different this time.

Victoria Azarenka’s couch Maxime Tchoutakian has been a true pillar of support for the Belarusian tennis star. Whether she wins this match or not, Azarenka is dedicated to achieving more feats in professional tennis with Tchoutakian’s guidance. So, who are you supporting in this thrilling match between Victoria Azarenka and Dayana Yastremska?

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