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Sony Ericsson Open, Women Singles Final

Serena Williams (USA)	0	3	1
Victoria Azarenka (BLR)	2	6	6

With due respect to Azarenka's phenomenal run at this year's Sony Ericsson open, it seems INJURY defeated the world number one Serena Williams. 32 unforced errors, the last one on the championship point, gave Azarenka the victory that will put her in the 'A' league. As for our courageous losing finalist, who had the audacity to come on the court to play and give the spectators something to cheer about, its always another time, records can wait to be broken.
Served By: Azarenka Won By: Azarenka Williams - Azarenka 3 - 6 1 - 6
Game	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Azarenka. After a short rally Williams sends a backhand long and Azarenka screams in ecstasy as she is now a premier event winner
A-40	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Williams looks totally dejected as Williams forehand return lands outside the court
	Azarenka to Williams: Fault. First serve goes into the net.
Deuce	Azarenka to Williams: Double Fault, Winner: Williams. Shocker!!! Azarenka commits Double Fault.
	Azarenka to Williams: Fault. Azarenka serve lands outside the service line.
A-40	Azarenka to Williams: ACE, Winner: Azarenka. ACE! Azarenka brings out big serve at a big time
Deuce	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Weak return from Williams goes into the net
40-A	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Williams. Williams scrambles back a brutal backhand return up the line and finishes with a drive volley at the net
	Azarenka to Williams: Fault. Azarenka serve lands outside the service line.
Deuce	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Williams. After a short rally Azarenka sends a forehand long
A-40	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Williams backhand misses the court and Azarenka gets the championship point
Deuce	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Azarenka stuns Williams at the net with big crosscourt backhand winner
	Azarenka to Williams: Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-40	Azarenka to Williams: Double Fault, Winner: Williams. What a miss! double fault by Azarenka
	Azarenka to Williams: Fault. Azarenka serve lands outside the service line.
30-30	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Williams. Williams smacks a forehand return inside out
	Azarenka to Williams: Fault. Azarenka serve lands outside the service line.
30-15	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Williams looks lost as Williams backhand lands outside the court
15-15	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Williams. Williams strokes a stunning crosscourt backhand
15-0	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Williams forehand jumps the line
Served By: Williams Won By: Azarenka Williams - Azarenka 3 - 6 1 - 5
Game	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Azarenka moves Williams around the court and completely stuns with a forehnad wninner down the line, so now the Belarussian just one game away from victory
15-40	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Williams. Azarenka Backhand return goes wayward
	Williams to Azarenka: Fault. Williams serve lands outside the service line.
0-40	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Williams backhand jumps the line
0-30	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Williams forehand drifts outside the court
0-15	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Williams struggles to control the backhand volley
It's hard to win if you play , STANDING in the middle of the court, trying to dictate the points from there. And so is the case with Serena. The injured thigh has taken it's toll and so a comeback into the match seems pretty much an impossible dream
Served By: Azarenka Won By: Azarenka Williams - Azarenka 3 - 6 1 - 4
Game	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Williams looks dejected as Williams forehand lands outside the court
	Azarenka to Williams: Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-15	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Williams backhand again drifts outside the court
30-15	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Williams forehand return drifts outside the court
15-15	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Azarenka. After a short rally Williams sends a backhand long
0-15	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Williams. Williams slaps a ferocious backhand return in the middle of the court
Served By: Williams Won By: Azarenka Williams - Azarenka 3 - 6 1 - 3
Game	Williams to Azarenka: Double Fault, Winner: Azarenka. Another double fault , what a way to end the game.
	Williams to Azarenka: Fault. Williams serve lands outside the service line.
30-40	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Williams. Williams moves Azarenka around the court and forces error, one saved, one to go
15-40	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Williams pushes another backhand over the line,
	Williams to Azarenka: Fault. Williams serve lands outside the service line.
15-30	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Double fault
	Williams to Azarenka: LET. Low serve barely touches the net cord, let second serve
	Williams to Azarenka: Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-15	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Azarenka generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner
15-0	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Williams. Azarenka nets a simple backhand
So it's safe to say that the world number one is in trouble here, the movement , which has always been a key point in Williams match play , is somehow absent today and so it will be a challenge for the American to win from here.
Served By: Azarenka Won By: Azarenka Williams - Azarenka 3 - 6 1 - 2
Game	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Williams dumps the routine forehand return into the net
40-30	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Weak return from Williams goes into the net
30-30	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Williams. After a short rally Azarenka sends a backhand long
	Azarenka to Williams: Fault. Azarenka serve lands outside the service line.
30-15	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Williams. Williams stuns Azarenka with big crosscourt forehand return winner
30-0	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Williams backhand misses the court
15-0	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Another Williams backhand return drifts outside the court
Served By: Williams Won By: Williams Williams - Azarenka 3 - 6 1 - 1
Game	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Williams. Azarenka Forehand return goes wayward and Williams holds
40-15	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Williams. Williams strokes a stunning crosscourt backhand after a long time, thanks to a good second serve
	Williams to Azarenka: Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-15	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Williams. Lucky point for Williams as the shot hits the net cord
15-15	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Williams. Weak return from Azarenka goes into the net
0-15	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Williams nets another /backhand
	Williams to Azarenka: Fault. Williams serve lands outside the service line.
Served By: Azarenka Won By: Azarenka Williams - Azarenka 3 - 6 0 - 1
Game	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Azarenka. After a short rally Williams sends a forehand long
40-15	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Azarenka generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and takes control of the situation
	Azarenka to Williams: Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-15	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Williams forehand return drifts outside the court
15-15	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Williams pushes backhand return over the line
0-15	Azarenka to Williams: Double Fault, Winner: Williams. Azarenka starts with a Double Fault!
	Azarenka to Williams: Fault. Azarenka serve lands outside the service line.
hampered by the injury, bith physicaly and mentally, Williams looks on the losing side, right now....But there have been instances where the American has picked up her game after a slow start. If this is what Serena has in her mind then this, for sure is going to be a one masterpiece final. Wait and watch , only with us on www.tennisearth.com
Served By: Williams Won By: Azarenka Williams - Azarenka 3 - 6
Game	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Williams backhand goes straight into the net, and Azarenka wins the first set
	Williams to Azarenka: Fault. Williams serve lands outside the service line.
	Williams to Azarenka: LET. Ball touches the net, Williams will serve again.
40-A	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Brief rally till Williams dumps the routine forehand into the net, 4th set point
	Williams to Azarenka: Fault. First serve goes into the net.
Deuce	Williams to Azarenka: ACE, Winner: Williams. ACE! Williams brings out big serve, 112 mph
40-A	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Williams loosely hit backhand jumps the line
Deuce	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Williams. Azarenka looks irritated as Azarenka backhand lands outside the court
30-40	Williams to Azarenka: ACE, Winner: Williams. ACE! Williams brings out big serve, serve challenged by Azarenka, but it seems its on the line. Willaims saves one
15-40	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Williams dumps the routine backhand into the net and gives the Belarussian two set points
	Williams to Azarenka: Fault. Williams serve lands outside the service line.
15-30	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Azarenka slaps a ferocious backhand down the line
15-15	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Williams. Williams steps in and sends a thumping forehand down the line
0-15	Williams to Azarenka: Double Fault, Winner: Azarenka. What a way to start the game 3rd Double Fault!
	Williams to Azarenka: Fault. Williams serve lands outside the service line.
Served By: Azarenka Won By: Azarenka Williams - Azarenka 3 - 5
Game	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Another return error from Serena gives Azarenka the 5-3 lead. Serena now to serve to stay in the match
40-30	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Azarenka. After a short rally Williams sends a forehand long
30-30	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Weak return from Williams goes into the net
15-30	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Williams. Azarenka comes in the line of the ball and volleys it into the net
15-15	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Williams forehand return of servejumps the line
0-15	Azarenka to Williams: Double Fault, Winner: Williams. Double Fault!
	Azarenka to Williams: Fault. Azarenka serve lands outside the service line.
It seems Serena's first serve is not giving her a helping hand. Moreover its the movement, hampered by an injured thigh that's making the 5 time champion a tough time. So Azarenka takes an important break and will soon try to wrap up the set.
Served By: Williams Won By: Azarenka Williams - Azarenka 3 - 4
Game	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Azarenka moves Williams around the court and forces the error. Azarenka has the elusive break
	Williams to Azarenka: Fault. Williams serve lands outside the service line.
40-A	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Williams forehand again jumps the line
	Williams to Azarenka: Fault. Williams serve lands outside the service line.
Deuce	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Williams. Azarenka lob attempt drifts outside the court
	Williams to Azarenka: Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-40	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Williams. After a short rally Azarenka sends a crosscourt backhand long
15-40	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Azarenka moves Williams around the court and forces an error, two break points for Azarenka
	Williams to Azarenka: Fault. Williams serve lands outside the service line.
15-30	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Williams pushes forehand over the line
15-15	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Williams. Brief rally till Williams produces an acute angled crosscourt forehand, forcing error
	Williams to Azarenka: Fault. Williams serve lands outside the service line.
0-15	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Azarenka sends a thumping backhand down the line on a short ball from Williams
Served By: Azarenka Won By: Azarenka Williams - Azarenka 3 - 3
Game	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Azarenka. After a short rally Williams sends a backhand long, Azarenka holds an important service game
40-30	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Brief rally till Williams backhand drifts outside the court
30-30	Azarenka to Williams: Double Fault, Winner: Williams. What a miss! double fault by Azarenka , chance here for Williams
	Azarenka to Williams: Fault. Azarenka serve lands outside the service line.
30-15	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Williams. Williams scrambles back a brutal forehand return
	Azarenka to Williams: Fault. Azarenka serve lands outside the service line.
30-0	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Williams looks dubious as Williams forehand just misses the court
15-0	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Williams forehand return misses the court
The fact that Serena has come into the match NOT 100% fit, leaves a lot of room open for Azarenka to dig deep, move her all around the court, as much as possible and extract points, specially on the forehand, as this is where Serena seems to get into trouble. But then you never know with the Williamses....The last decade has seen numerous come from behind victories from the sisters, this could be one of them
Served By: Williams Won By: Williams Williams - Azarenka 3 - 2
Game	Williams to Azarenka: ACE, Winner: Williams. ACE! Williams brings out big serve
40-15	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Williams. Azarenka Forehand return goes wayward
30-15	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Williams sliced backhand jumps the line
30-0	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Williams. Weak return from Azarenka goes into the net
15-0	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Williams. What a point, williams produces an angled forehand pass , stunning Azarenka at the net
	Williams to Azarenka: LET. Ball touches the net, Williams will serve again.
Served By: Azarenka Won By: Williams Williams - Azarenka 2 - 2
Game	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Williams. After a short rally Azarenka sends a forehand long and Williams, who by the way, has entered the match with a heavily taped hamstring, breaks back
30-40	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Williams. Azarenka tries an interesting angled backhand which misses the line, the Belarussian challenges it , but loses, break back point for Williams
30-30	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Williams. Williams moves Azarenka around the court and forces error
30-15	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Williams forehand return jumps the line
15-15	Azarenka to Williams: Double Fault, Winner: Williams. What a miss! double fault by Azarenka
	Azarenka to Williams: Fault. Azarenka serve lands outside the service line.
15-0	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Williams forehand return finds the net in the middle
The match is off to an unusual start with Serena losing her serve in the third game if the set. The windy conditions around the court have played a vital role over the past couple of days in various match results. it will be interesting to see if the Florida native herself, Ms. Williams will be able to pull off a win here or not?
Served By: Williams Won By: Azarenka Williams - Azarenka 1 - 2
Game	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Williams looks shaky as Williams forehand lands outside the court.
30-40	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Williams. Azarenka pushes forehand over the line this time
15-40	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Azarenka. After a short rally Williams sends a backhand long
15-30	Williams to Azarenka: Double Fault, Winner: Azarenka. What a miss! double fault by Williams
	Williams to Azarenka: Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-15	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Williams backhand misses the court
15-0	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Williams. Azarenka forehand misses the court
	Williams to Azarenka: Fault. Williams serve lands outside the service line.
Served By: Azarenka Won By: Azarenka Williams - Azarenka 1 - 1
Game	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Williams backhand jumps the line , so after a sluggish start, Azarenka finally holds the serve
	Azarenka to Williams: Fault. Azarenka serve lands outside the service line.
A-40	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Azarenka slaps a ferocious forehand down the line again
Deuce	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Azarenka produces a raking forehand down the line and Williams fails to control it
40-A	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Williams. Blustery weather conditions take their toll, Azarenka pushes forehand over the line
Deuce	Azarenka to Williams: Double Fault, Winner: Williams. What a miss! double fault by Azarenka
	Azarenka to Williams: Fault. First serve touches the net tap and lands outside the service box.
40-30	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Williams. Williams moves Azarenka around the court and completely wrongfoots with an inside out forehand winner
40-15	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Weak return from Williams goes into the net
30-15	Azarenka to Williams: Double Fault, Winner: Williams. Double Fault!
	Azarenka to Williams: Fault. Azarenka serve lands outside the service line.
30-0	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Brief rally till Williams backhand drifts outside the court
15-0	Azarenka to Williams: IN, Winner: Azarenka. Williams Backhand return goes wayward
Served By: Williams Won By: Williams Williams - Azarenka 1 - 0
Game	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Williams. Williams smacks a forehand down the line on a short ball, kissing the line.
	Williams to Azarenka: Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-30	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Azarenka. After a short rally Williams sends a forehand long
	Williams to Azarenka: Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-15	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Williams. Weak return from Azarenka goes into the net
30-15	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Williams. Azarenka Backhand return goes wayward
15-15	Williams to Azarenka: Double Fault, Winner: Azarenka. Double Fault!
	Williams to Azarenka: Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-0	Williams to Azarenka: IN, Winner: Williams. Williams sends a thumping forehand down the line
	Williams to Azarenka: Fault. Ladies Singles Final Serena Williams vs. Victoria Azarenka Head-to-Head 2-0 last meeting - 2009 Australian Open R16 Williams won 3-6, 4-2 ret. Azarenka already a winner in Brisbane and Memphis, comes with a strong performance in Indian Wells under her belt. The final appearance here is her career best run at a premier event. Serena Williams, on the other hand, has 5 Miami titles to her Resume. Serena reached the final for the 7th time defeating Venus Williams, a three times champion in the semifinals and ensured she remains on top of the rankings. Will the record sixth Sony Ericsson Open title be a cherry on top of the wonderful year she has had so far? Find out as we bring to you the live commentary from this exciting final, only on www.tennisearth.com First serve goes into the net.

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