Two-time Australian Open champion who made a comeback from heartbreaking personal tragedy.
Victoria Azarenka was born on 31 July 1989 in Minsk, Belarus. She turned professional in 2003 and became one of the world's best players, winning back-to-back Australian Open titles in 2012 and 2013 and reaching a career-high ranking of No. 1. Known for her intense baseline game and famous on-court scream, Azarenka has overcome significant personal challenges including a custody battle that kept her off tour for extended periods. She has won the Olympic doubles gold with Belarus and remains a powerful competitor well into her 30s.
Australian Open 2012
Her distinctive on-court grunting scream — one of the loudest in tennis — has become her unmistakeable signature.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- Australian Open 2012
- Australian Open 2013