Victoria Azarenka the two time Australian Open champion raided through her spite match opposed to American Sloane Stephens on Tuesday to approach the 2nd round at Melbourne Park.
She ranked 44 going into the season, opening Grand Slam later then an injury in 2014, displayed why she is considered as one of the most perilous unseeded player at the tournament as she approached Stephens 6-3, 6-2.
The Belarusian player who contentiously approached Stephens in the 2013 semi final along with the assistance of a lengthy medical timeout, disclosed before Tuesday’s match she was unsure regarding the reception an awaited her.
However all was endued with the Australian audience that mocked her 2 years later patronizing on a show that was reminiscent of the previous world number first at her best, before a ling of injuries left her struggling with dejection.
Azarenka left no hasitation, she was following her 3rd Grand Slam championship at Melbourne later then succeeding in 2012 and 2013.
Asked if she had any aching or pains after the match happened, cheerfully Azarenka replied : “I am fine”.
She encountered 8th seed Caroline Wozniacki in a seducing 2nd round showdown, a rival who has a 4-3 victory record over her.
Azarenka and Stephens appeared rusty serving early on and replaced breaks earlier then Azarenka dragged ahead to take the primary set in 29 minutes.
Since 2013 final tour run, Stephen has battling for Grand Slam victory, squealed with disappointment as she took dominate in the 2nd set, hitting pinpoint come back from the baseline and rushing the net with impunity.