Background
Victoria Fyodorovna Azarenka was born on July 31, 1989 in Minsk, Belarus (then the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, Soviet Union). She is a daughter of Fyodor and Alla Azarenka. Victoria has an elder brother Max.
2018
Church Rd, Wimbledon, London SW19 5AG, United Kingdom
Alexander Peya of Austria and Nicole Melichar of the United States celebrate match point against Jamie Murray of Great Britain and Victoria Azarenka of Belarus during the Mixed Doubles final on day thirteen of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London. Photo by Julian Finney.
2019
Flushing Meadow - Corona Park, Flushing, NY 11368, United States
Victoria Azarenka (top) returns a shot to her fellow Aryna Sabalenka during her Women's Double's final match on day 14 of the US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York City. Photo by Al Bello.
2019
Flushing Meadow - Corona Park, Flushing, NY 11368, United States
Victoria Azarenka and Ashleigh Barty of Australia in action against Elise Mertens of Belgium and Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in the Women's Doubles Final on Arthur Ashe Stadium during the US Open Tennis Tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York City. Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis.
2019
Flushing Meadow - Corona Park, Flushing, NY 11368, United States
Victoria Azarenka in action against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in the Women's Singles Round One match on Louis Armstrong Stadium at the US Open Tennis Tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York City. Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis.
2019
Church Rd, Wimbledon, London SW19 5AG, United Kingdom
Victoria Azarenka during her match against Simona Halep of Roumania in their Ladies' Singles 3rd Round match during day 5 of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London. Photo by Rob Newell/CameraSport.
2019
Church Rd, Wimbledon, London SW19 5AG, United Kingdom
Victoria Azarenka reacts in her Ladies' Singles third-round match against Simona Halep of Romania during day five of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London. Photo by Shaun Botterill.
2019
Rome, Italy
Victoria Azarenka and Ashleigh Barty of Australia celebrate after winning the women's doubles final match against Anna-Lena Groenefeld of Germany and Demi Schuurrs of Netherlands during day eight of the International BNL d'Italia at Foro Italico, Rome, Italy. Photo by Paolo Bruno.
2019
Queensland Tennis Centre 4105, Brisbane, Australia
Victoria Azarenka and Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrate a point in their match against Samantha Stosur and Ashleigh Barty of Australia during the Fed Cup World Group Semi-Final at Pat Rafter Arena, Brisbane, Australia. Photo by Chris Hyde.
2019
Stanley Pl, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
Members of Belarusian Tennis Team (from left to right) Tatiana Poutchek, Aliaksandra Sasnovich, Yuliya Hatouka, Aryna Sabalenka, Vera Lapko, Lidziya Marozava and Victoria Azarenka pose for a photo during the Official Fed Cup Dinner at the Queensland Art Gallery & Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane, Australia. Photo by Jono Searle.
2019
Braunschweig, Germany
German team with players (from left to right) Anna-Lena Groenefeld, Laura Siegemund, Mona Barthel, Andrea Petkovic and Tatjana Maria, as well as team boss Jens Gerlach, are in the draw in the city hall with the Belarusian team with team boss Tatiana Poutchek and players (from left to right) Aryna Sabalenka, Alexandra Sasnowitsch, Viсtoria Azarenka, Vera Lapko and Lidsija Marosawa. Photo by Julian Stratenschulte/picture alliance.
2019
78-200 Miles Ave, Indian Wells, CA 92210, United States
Victoria Azarenka stretches for a forehand against Serena Williams of the United States during their women's singles second-round match on day 5 of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Indian Wells, California. Photo by Clive Brunskill.
2019
Melbourne VIC 3001, Australia
(From left to right) Milos Raonic of Canada, Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria, Victoria Azarenka, Naomi Osaka of Japan, Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Hyeon Chung of South Korea pose for a photo at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Daniel Pockett.
2020
Paris, France
Victoria Azarenka congratulates winner Anna Karolina Schmiedlov of Slovakia at the net in the second round of the Women's Singles competition on Court Simonne Mathieu during the French Open Tennis Tournament at Roland Garros, Paris. Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis.
2020
Flushing Meadow - Corona Park, Flushing, NY 11368, United States
Victoria Azarenka returns the ball in the second set during her Women's Singles final match against Naomi Osaka of Japan on day thirteen of the US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York City. Photo by Matthew Stockman.
2020
Flushing Meadow - Corona Park, Flushing, NY 11368, United States
Victoria Azarenka reacts in the second set during her Women's Singles final match against Naomi Osaka of Japan on day thirteen of the US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York City. Photo by Al Bello.
2020
Flushing Meadow - Corona Park, Flushing, NY 11368, United States
Victoria Azarenka talks with Serena Williams of the United States after winning their Women's Singles semifinal match on day 11 of the US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York City. Photo by Matthew Stockman.
2012
Church Rd, Wimbledon, London SW19 5AG, United Kingdom
Gold medalists Victoria Azarenka and Max Mirnyi pose with their medals during the medal ceremony for the Mixed Doubles Tennis on day 9 of the London Olympic Games at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Photo by Julian Finney.
2012
Church Rd, Wimbledon, London SW19 5AG, United Kingdom
Bronze medalist Victoria Azarenka poses on the podium during the medal ceremony after the gold medal match of the Women's Singles Tennis on day 8 of the London Olympic Games at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet. Photo by Clive Brunskill.
2012
Church Rd, Wimbledon, London SW19 5AG, United Kingdom
Gold medalists Victoria Azarenka and Max Mirnyi pose with their medals during the medal ceremony for the Mixed Doubles Tennis on day 9 of the London Olympic Games at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Photo by Julian Finney.
2012
Church Rd, Wimbledon, London SW19 5AG, United Kingdom
Bronze medalist Victoria Azarenka poses on the podium during the medal ceremony after the gold medal match of the Women's Singles Tennis on day 8 of the London Olympic Games at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet. Photo by Clive Brunskill.
2013
Melbourne VIC 3001, Australia
Victoria Azarenka celebrates winning a point in her quarterfinal match against Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia during day 10 of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park, Australia. Photo by Julian Finney.
2013
Melbourne VIC 3001, Australia
Victoria Azarenka celebrates winning her quarterfinal match against Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia during day 10 of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park, Australia. Photo by Julian Finney.
2013
Melbourne VIC 3001, Australia
Victoria Azarenka celebrates winning her quarterfinal match against Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia during day 10 of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park, Australia. Photo by Mark Kolbe - Pool.
2013
Melbourne VIC 3001, Australia
Victoria Azarenka serves in her quarterfinal match against Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia during day 10 of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park, Australia. Photo by Quinn Rooney.
2013
Melbourne VIC 3001, Australia
Victoria Azarenka serves in her semifinal match against Sloane Stephens of the United States during day 11 of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park, Australia. Photo by Lucas Dawson.
2013
Melbourne VIC 3001, Australia
Victoria Azarenka receives congratulations from Sloane Stephens of the United States on winning their semifinal match during day 11 of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park, Australia. Photo by Quinn Rooney.
2013
Melbourne VIC 3001, Australia
Victoria Azarenka speaks during a press conference after she won her semifinal against Sloane Stephens of the United States during day 11 of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park, Australia. Photo by Julian Finney.
2013
Melbourne VIC 3001, Australia
A security guard watches as Victoria Azarenka practices during day 12 of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park, Australia. Photo by Lucas Dawson.
2013
Melbourne VIC 3001, Australia
Victoria Azarenka poses with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after winning her women's final match against Na Li of China during day 13 of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park, Australia. Photo by Michael Dodge.
2013
160 Central Park S, New York, NY 10019, United States
(From left to right) Tennis players Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka attend the BNP Paribas Tennis Showdown cocktail party at Essex House, New York City. Photo by Bryan Bedder.
2013
160 Central Park S, New York, NY 10019, United States
(From left to right) Rafael Nadal, Juan Martin del Potro, Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka pose for a photo prior to the BNP Paribas Showdown press conference at Essex House, New York City. Photo by Mike Stobe.
2013
4 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY 10001, United States
Victoria Azarenka and her then-boyfriend singer Redfoo attend the NBA game between the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden, New York City. Photo by Jim McIsaac.
2013
7080 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, United States
Pro tennis player Victoria Azarenka (left) and her then-boyfriend, recording artist Redfoo of LMFAO, attend OK! Magazine's Pre-Oscar party at the Emerson Theatre, Hollywood, California. Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic.
2013
255 Biscayne Blvd Way, Miami, FL 33131, United States
Victoria Azarenka arrives at Sony Open Player Party at JW Marriott Marquis, Miami, Florida. Photo by Gustavo Caballero.
2013
Madrid, Spain
Victoria Azarenka attends 'El Hormiguero' TV show at Vertice Studios, Madrid, Spain. Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez.
2013
78-200 Miles Ave, Indian Wells, CA 92210, United States
Victoria Azarenka speaks at a press conference after withdrawing from the tournament during day 9 of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Indian Wells, California. Photo by Stephen Dunn.
2013
455 Grand Bay Drive Key Biscayne, Miami, FL 33149, United States
Victoria Azarenka poses for a photograph during a WTA all-access hour at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Key Biscayne, Florida. Photo by Clive Brunskill.
2013
Viale del Foro Italico, 00135 Roma RM, United States
Serena Williams of the United States holds the winner's trophy after her straight-sets victory against Victoria Azarenka of Belarus in their final match during day eight of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia at the Foro Italico Tennis Centre, Rome, Italy. Photo by Clive Brunskill.
2013
99 Kensington High St, Kensington, London W8 5SA, United States
Victoria Azarenka attends the annual pre-Wimbledon party at Kensington Roof Gardens, London. Photo by Ferdaus Shamim/WireImage.
2013
4750 Playfield Ln, Cincinnati, OH 45226, United States
Victoria Azarenka poses for photographers at the trophy ceremony after defeating Serena Williams during the final of the Western & Southern Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Photo by Matthew Stockman.
2013
2100 Costa Del Mar Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92009, United States
Victoria Azarenka and Samantha Stosur of Australia pose with their trophies after the match at the Southern California Open, day 7, at La Costa Resort & Spa, Carlsbad, California. Photo by Joe Scarnici.
2013
4750 Playfield Ln, Cincinnati, OH 45226, United States
Victoria Azarenka signs autographs at the Western & Southern booth during the Western & Southern Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Photo by Matthew Stockman.
2013
4750 Playfield Ln, Cincinnati, OH 45226, United States
Victoria Azarenka sprays champagne at the trophy ceremony after defeating Serena Williams during the final of the Western & Southern Open in August at Lindner Family Tennis Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Photo by Matthew Stockman.
2013
20 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, United States
Billie Jean King, Stacey Allaster and Victoria Azarenka light the Empire State Building, New York City. Photo by Kyle Blair/WireImage.
2018
Los Angeles, California, United States
Victoria Azarenka is seen in Los Angeles, California. Photo by gotpap/Bauer-Griffin.
2018
New York City, New York, United States
Victoria Azarenka and DJ Mad Linx speak onstage during the Citi Taste of Tennis gala, New York City. Photo by Thos Robinson.
2018
New York City, New York, United States
Victoria Azarenka arrives at the Citi Taste of Tennis gala, New York City. Photo by Mike Coppola.
2018
285 Rue Gary-Carter, Montréal, QC H2R 2W1, Canada
Victoria Azarenka accepts congratulations from Kristina Mladenovic of France for her 6-0, 6-1 victory during day 2 of the Rogers Cup at IGA Stadium, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Photo by Minas Panagiotakis.
2018
New York City, New York, United States
Victoria Azarenka and DJ Mad Linx speak onstage during the Citi Taste of Tennis gala, New York City. Photo by Thos Robinson.
2018
285 Rue Gary-Carter, Montréal, QC H2R 2W1, Canada
Victoria Azarenka celebrates her 6-0, 6-1 victory against Kristina Mladenovic of France during day 2 of the Rogers Cup at IGA Stadium, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Photo by Minas Panagiotakis.
2018
Church Rd, Wimbledon, London SW19 5AG, United Kingdom
Victoria Azarenka and Jamie Murray of Great Britain pose with their trophies after losing the Mixed Doubles final against Alexander Peya of Austria and Nicole Melichar of the United States on day 13 of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London. Photo by Clive Brunskill.
2018
San Jose, California, United States
Victoria Azarenka returns a shot to Anna Blinkova of Russia during day 3 of the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic at Spartan Tennis Complex, San Jose, California. Photo by Ezra Shaw.
2018
5460 Courseview Dr, Mason, OH 45040, United States
Victoria Azarenka returns a shot to Carla Suarez Navarro of Spain during day 3 of the Western and Southern Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason, Ohio. Photo by Rob Carr.
2018
Church Rd, Wimbledon, London SW19 5AG, United Kingdom
Alexander Peya of Austria and Nicole Melichar of the United States celebrate match point against Jamie Murray of Great Britain and Victoria Azarenka of Belarus during the Mixed Doubles final on day thirteen of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London. Photo by Julian Finney.
2019
Flushing Meadow - Corona Park, Flushing, NY 11368, United States
Victoria Azarenka (top) returns a shot to her fellow Aryna Sabalenka during her Women's Double's final match on day 14 of the US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York City. Photo by Al Bello.
2019
Flushing Meadow - Corona Park, Flushing, NY 11368, United States
Victoria Azarenka and Ashleigh Barty of Australia in action against Elise Mertens of Belgium and Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in the Women's Doubles Final on Arthur Ashe Stadium during the US Open Tennis Tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York City. Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis.
2019
Flushing Meadow - Corona Park, Flushing, NY 11368, United States
Victoria Azarenka and Ashleigh Barty of Australia with the runners up trophy after their match against Elise Mertens of Belgium and Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in the Women's Doubles Final on Arthur Ashe Stadium during the US Open Tennis Tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York City. Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis.
2019
Flushing Meadow - Corona Park, Flushing, NY 11368, United States
Victoria Azarenka in action against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in the Women's Singles Round One match on Louis Armstrong Stadium at the US Open Tennis Tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York City. Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis.
2019
Church Rd, Wimbledon, London SW19 5AG, United Kingdom
Victoria Azarenka during her match against Simona Halep of Roumania in their Ladies' Singles 3rd Round match during day 5 of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London. Photo by Rob Newell/CameraSport.
2019
1 Shoreham Dr, North York, ON M3N 3A6, Canada
Victoria Azarenka plays a shot against Camila Giorgi of Italy during a first-round match on day 4 of the Rogers Cup at Aviva Centre, Toronto, Canada. Photo by Vaughn Ridley.
2019
1 Shoreham Dr, North York, ON M3N 3A6, Canada
Victoria Azarenka reacts after winning a point against Camila Giorgi of Italy during a first-round match on day 4 of the Rogers Cup at Aviva Centre, Toronto, Canada. Photo by Vaughn Ridley.
2019
Church Rd, Wimbledon, London SW19 5AG, United Kingdom
Victoria Azarenka reacts in her Ladies' Singles third-round match against Simona Halep of Romania during day five of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London. Photo by Shaun Botterill.
2019
5460 Courseview Dr, Mason, OH 45040, United States
Victoria Azarenka returns a shot to Belinda Bencic of Switzerland during the Western & Southern Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason, Ohio. Photo by Matthew Stockman.
2019
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Victoria Azarenka poses during the players' party prior to WTA Mallorca Open at Folies Beach Club, Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Photo by Quality Sport Images.
2019
Paris, France
Victoria Azarenka in action against Naomi Osaka of Japan during the Women's Singles second-round match on Court Suzanne Lenglen at the French Open Tennis Tournament at Roland Garros, Paris. Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis.
2019
Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Victoria Azarenka reacts during a singles quarter-final match against Anett Kontaveit of Estonia at WTA Tour's Porsche Grand Prix, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Photo by Marijan Murat/picture alliance.
2019
Church Rd, Wimbledon, London SW19 5AG, United Kingdom
Victoria Azarenka waits to go on court for a practice session before the start of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London. Photo by TPN.
2019
Rome, Italy
Victoria Azarenka (left) and Ashleigh Barty of Australia pose with the trophy after winning the women's doubles final match during day eight of the International BNL d'Italia at Foro Italico on May 19, 2019, in Rome, Italy. Photo by Paolo Bruno.
2019
Rome, Italy
Victoria Azarenka and Ashleigh Barty of Australia celebrate after winning the women's doubles final match against Anna-Lena Groenefeld of Germany and Demi Schuurrs of Netherlands during day eight of the International BNL d'Italia at Foro Italico, Rome, Italy. Photo by Paolo Bruno.
2019
Rome, Italy
Victoria Azarenka celebrates against Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic in their Women's Singles quarter-final match during day 6 of the International BNL d'Italia at Foro Italico, Rome, Italy. Photo by Clive Brunskill.
2019
Queensland Tennis Centre, 4105, Brisbane, Australia
Victoria Azarenka and Belarus Captain Tatiana Poutchek speak to the media during the Fed Cup World Group Semi-Final at Pat Rafter Arena, Brisbane, Australia. Photo by Chris Hyde.
2019
Queensland Tennis Centre 4105, Brisbane, Australia
Victoria Azarenka and Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrate a point in their match against Samantha Stosur and Ashleigh Barty of Australia during the Fed Cup World Group Semi-Final at Pat Rafter Arena, Brisbane, Australia. Photo by Chris Hyde.
2019
Queensland Tennis Centre 4105, Brisbane, Australia
Victoria Azarenka of Belarus and Ashleigh Barty of Australia pose before the Fed Cup World Group Semi-Final, Brisbane, Australia. Photo by Chris Hyde.
2019
Mercedesstraße 69, 70372 Stuttgart, Germany
Victoria Azarenka serves the ball to Vera Zvonareva of Russia during their first-round match on day 3 of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix at Porsche-Arena, Stuttgart, Germany. Photo by Alex Grimm.
2019
347 Don Shula Dr, Miami Gardens, FL 33056, United States
Victoria Azarenka in action during the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Photo by Aaron Gilbert/Icon Sportswire.
2019
347 Don Shula Dr, Miami Gardens, FL 33056, United States
Victoria Azarenka plays Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia during the Miami Open presented by Itau at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida. Photo by Matthew Stockman.
2019
Stanley Pl, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
Members of Belarusian Tennis Team (from left to right) Tatiana Poutchek, Aliaksandra Sasnovich, Yuliya Hatouka, Aryna Sabalenka, Vera Lapko, Lidziya Marozava and Victoria Azarenka pose for a photo during the Official Fed Cup Dinner at the Queensland Art Gallery & Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane, Australia. Photo by Jono Searle.
2019
267 Grey St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
Victoria Azarenka (right) and Aryna Sabalenka pose during the Official Fed Cup draw for the Fed Cup World Group Semi-Final at Emporium Hotel, Brisbane, Australia. Photo by Chris Hyde.
2019
267 Grey St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
Victoria Azarenka (right) and Samantha Stosur of Australia pose during the Official Fed Cup draw for the Fed Cup World Group Semi-Final at Emporium Hotel, Brisbane, Australia. Photo by Chris Hyde.
2019
Melbourne VIC 3001, Australia
Victoria Azarenka serves in her first-round match against Laura Siegemund of Germany during day 2 of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Scott Barbour.
2019
Braunschweig, Germany
German team with players (from left to right) Anna-Lena Groenefeld, Laura Siegemund, Mona Barthel, Andrea Petkovic and Tatjana Maria, as well as team boss Jens Gerlach, are in the draw in the city hall with the Belarusian team with team boss Tatiana Poutchek and players (from left to right) Aryna Sabalenka, Alexandra Sasnowitsch, Viсtoria Azarenka, Vera Lapko and Lidsija Marosawa. Photo by Julian Stratenschulte/picture alliance.
2019
Mextenis Stadium, Acapulco, Mexico
Victoria Azarenka gestures during the match against Tatjana Maria of Germany as part of day 3 of the Telcel Mexican Open at Mextenis Stadium, Acapulco, Mexico. Photo by Hector Vivas.
2019
Mextenis Stadium, Acapulco, Mexico
Victoria Azarenka returns a ball during the match against Tatjana Maria of Germany as part of day 3 of the Telcel Mexican Open at Mextenis Stadium, Acapulco, Mexico. Photo by Hector Vivas.
2019
Mextenis Stadium, Acapulco, Mexico
Victoria Azarenka and Saisai Zheng of China celebrate with the trophy of the Women's Doubles final as part of day 6 of the Telcel Mexican Open at Mextenis Stadium, Acapulco, Mexico. Photo by Hector Vivas.
2019
Indian Wells, California, United States
Serena Williams of the United States gets a hug after winning against Victoria Azarenka during the women's singles second-round match during day 5 of the BNP Paribas Open, Indian Wells, California. Photo by Kevork Djansezian.
2019
78-200 Miles Ave, Indian Wells, CA 92210, United States
Victoria Azarenka stretches for a forehand against Serena Williams of the United States during their women's singles second-round match on day 5 of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Indian Wells, California. Photo by Clive Brunskill.
2019
Melbourne VIC 3001, Australia
Victoria Azarenka plays a forehand in her first-round match against Laura Siegemund of Germany during day 2 of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Scott Barbour.
2019
Melbourne VIC 3001, Australia
Victoria Azarenka reacts in her first-round match against Laura Siegemund of Germany during day two of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Scott Barbour.
2019
Melbourne VIC 3001, Australia
(From left to right) Milos Raonic of Canada, Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria, Victoria Azarenka, Naomi Osaka of Japan, Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Hyeon Chung of South Korea pose for a photo at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Daniel Pockett.
2019
War Memorial Dr, Adelaide SA 5006, Australia
Victoria Azarenka of Team Leconte after match interview during day two of the World Tennis Challenge at Memorial Drive Park, Adelaide, Australia. Photo by Mark Brake.
2019
1 Tennis Lane, Parnell, Auckland 1010, Australia
Victoria Azarenka comes onto the court to play against Venus Williams of the United States in their singles match during the ASB Classic at the ASB Tennis Centre, Auckland, New Zealand. Photo by Dave Rowland.
2019
452 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
Victoria Azarenka attends an art class at the Blackman Hotel, Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Kelly Defina.
2019
452 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
(From left to right) Victoria Azarenka, Kevin Anderson, Fernando Verdasco and Henri Leconte speak on a panel at the Blackman Hotel, Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Kelly Defina.
2019
War Memorial Dr, Adelaide SA 5006, Australia
Victoria Azarenka of Team Leconte during her match against Eugenie Bouchard of Team Cash during day two of the World Tennis Challenge at Memorial Drive Park, Adelaide, Australia. Photo by Mark Brake.
2019
War Memorial Dr, Adelaide SA 5006, Australia
(From left to right) Victoria Azarenka, Fernando Verdasco, Alexander Zverev, Henri Leconte, Borna Coric and Pat Cash before day one of the World Tennis Challenge at Memorial Drive Park, Adelaide, Australia. Photo by Mark Brake.
2020
Paris, France
Victoria Azarenka plays a forehand during her Women's Singles first-round match against Danka Kovinic of Montenegro during day one of the French Open at Roland Garros, Paris. Photo by Julian Finney.
2020
Paris, France
Victoria Azarenka of Belarus celebrates after winning match point following her Women's Singles first-round match against Danka Kovinic of Montenegro during day one of the French Open at Roland Garros, Paris. Photo by Julian Finney.
2020
Paris, France
Victoria Azarenka congratulates winner Anna Karolina Schmiedlov of Slovakia at the net in the second round of the Women's Singles competition on Court Simonne Mathieu during the French Open Tennis Tournament at Roland Garros, Paris. Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis.
2020
Flushing Meadow - Corona Park, Flushing, NY 11368, United States
Victoria Azarenka (left) holds the US Open finalist trophy and Naomi Osaka of Japan holds the championship trophy after their Women's Singles final match on day 13 of the US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York City. Photo by Al Bello.
2020
Flushing Meadow - Corona Park, Flushing, NY 11368, United States
Victoria Azarenka returns the ball in the second set during her Women's Singles final match against Naomi Osaka of Japan on day thirteen of the US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York City. Photo by Matthew Stockman.
2020
Flushing Meadow - Corona Park, Flushing, NY 11368, United States
Victoria Azarenka reacts in the second set during her Women's Singles final match against Naomi Osaka of Japan on day thirteen of the US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York City. Photo by Al Bello.
2020
Flushing Meadow - Corona Park, Flushing, NY 11368, United States
Victoria Azarenka celebrates with her finalist trophy after losing during her Women's Singles final match against Naomi Osaka of Japan on day 13 of the US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York City. Photo by Al Bello.
2020
Flushing Meadow - Corona Park, Flushing, NY 11368, United States
Victoria Azarenka speaks during the trophy ceremony after losing during her Women's Singles final match against Naomi Osaka of Japan on day 13 of the US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York City. Photo by Matthew Stockman.
2020
Flushing Meadow - Corona Park, Flushing, NY 11368, United States
Victoria Azarenka talks with Serena Williams of the United States after winning their Women's Singles semifinal match on day 11 of the US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York City. Photo by Matthew Stockman.
2020
777 E Brannon Rd, Nicholasville, KY 40356, United States
Victoria Azarenka plays a forehand during her match against Venus Williams during Top Seed Open, day 2, at the Top Seed Tennis Club, Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Dylan Buell.
2020
Flushing Meadow - Corona Park, Flushing, NY 11368, United States
Victoria Azarenka poses with the winner's trophy during the Western & Southern Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York City. Photo by Matthew Stockman.
2020
777 E Brannon Rd, Nicholasville, KY 40356, United States
Victoria Azarenka prepares to receive a serve during her match against Venus Williams during Top Seed Open, day 2, at the Top Seed Tennis Club, Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Dylan Buell.
Victoria Azarenka received the Order of the Fatherland (Belarus) in 2012.
Victoria Azarenka received the Order of Honor (Belarus) in 2012.
20 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, United States
Victoria Azarenka (left) and Women's Tennis Association founder Billie Jean King visit the Empire State Building, New York City. Photo by D. Dipasupil.
Pobediteley ave., 105, Minsk, Belarus
Azarenka is a graduate of the Belarusian State University of Physical Education.
Victoria Azarenka in childhood
Victoria Azarenka in childhood
Victoria Azarenka in childhood
Виктория Азаренко
Victoria Fyodorovna Azarenka was born on July 31, 1989 in Minsk, Belarus (then the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, Soviet Union). She is a daughter of Fyodor and Alla Azarenka. Victoria has an elder brother Max.
Victoria Azarenka was introduced to tennis early in her life since her mother served at the Republican Center for Olympic Tennis Training in Minsk. It was her mother who encouraged her daughter to pursue a career in tennis. Victoria took up a tennis racquet for the first time at seven. The first coach of Azarenka, Valentina Egorovna Rzhanykh, noted specific commitment, endurance and constant desire to lead in her ward.
After her next coach relocated to the United States, Victoria had an opportunity to hone her athletic skills under Nadezhda Drozdova, the then head coach of the national junior team. In November 2003, as a junior, Azarenka earned her first title, in doubles, in her debut on the International Tennis Federation Tour held in Israel, teaming with her countrywoman Olga Govortsova. She then lost to Anna Ivanovic at the Wimbledon semifinals.
A fifteen-year-old budding tennis player, Azarenka was granted a sponsorship that allowed her to study at the tennis academy in Spanish city of Marbella, under Klaus Hofsaess, the former coach of a German tennis star Steffi Graf. Victoria was placed 508 on WTA junior singles rankings following the 2004 season.
In 2005, Azarenka moved to Scottsdale, Arizona, the United States, with the help of her mother's friend, National Hockey League goalie Nikolai Khabibulin. She pursued training under a Portuguese tennis coach António van Grichen. That same year, Victoria earned two junior Grand Slams, at the Australian Open and US championship, and became the season's junior world No. 1, the first tennis player from Belarus to achieve the title.
Azarenka is a graduate of the Belarusian State University of Physical Culture.
The start of Victoria Azarenka's professional athletic career can be counted from 2006 when she switched from junior to senior level. At the Wimbledon Championships of that year, she was defeated by Agnieszka Radwańska of Poland. The US Open was marked with a win over a Russian tennis player Anastasia Myskina in the first round and a loss to another Russian, Anna Chakvetadze, two rounds later. Closer to the end of the season, Azarenka qualified for the final of an ITF event in Pittsburgh but was defeated by Aleksandra Wozniak of Canada.
The first Grand Slam success came in 2007 when Azarenka and her countryman, Max Mirnyi, won mixed doubles over Meghann Shaughnessy of the United States and Leander Paes of India at the US Open. The mixed doubles at the 2008 French Open was victorious as well, along with Bob Bryan this time. By March of the next year, Azarenka had scored in the top ten tennis players of the world and a year later became 3rd in the world ranking.
Later that year, Azarenka joined the national team at the Summer Olympics held in London. Defeated by a tennis star Serena Williams in the singles semifinals, Azarenka bounced back by winning the bronze-medal singles match over Maria Kirilenko in straight sets. It was the first Olympic medal in tennis in the history of Belarusian sport. Pairing with Maxim Mirnyi, Azarenka added the gold to the medal count of the national team by defeating Andy Murray and Laura Robson of Great Britain in a tiebreak in mixed doubles.
The numerous injuries suffered by Azarenka banned her from important victories throughout the next several years. Early in 2015, after another loss that occured in the Australian Open, she began training under Wim Fissette of Belgium. The change of coach paid off in April of the following year when Azarenka triumphed at the Miami Open Tournament and reentered the top 5 of the WTA rankings. She missed the 2016 season since July, including the Olympic Games held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to give birth to her son.
Azarenka resumed competing the next summer and won her first match after the hiatus over Risa Ozaki at the Mallorca Open. She was then defeated by Ana Konjuh of Croatia in the second round. Azarenka had to withdraw from a great number of tournaments from August to October 2017 because of the custody case for her son. However, the Belarusian athlete was given a wild card which allowed her to compete, including the US Open.
The long break was over in 2018 and her first tournament was the Indian Wells Masters. Qualifying for the semifinals of the Miami Open, Azarenka regained her place in the top 100. The Madrid, Italian and French Open ended by losses. Defeated by Karolína Plíšková of Croatia in the second round at Wimbledon, Victoria reached the event's final of the mixed doubles where Jamie Murray was her partner. After losing to Sloane Stephens in the third round of the US Open, Azarenka reached the quarterfinals of the Toray Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo.
The 2019 season wasn't marked by important achievements for Azarenka contrary to the next one. She missed the Australian Open and Indian Wells for undisclosed reasons, even before the latter was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the same as the WTA Tour was suspended. After the Tour was resumed, Azarenka took part in the Top Seed Open, Lexington, and was defeated by Venus Williams in the first round. She then won her first title in the Tour since 2016 at the Western & Southern Open. The victory raised her to the 27th place in the world rankings.
Azarenka reached the quarterfinal at the US Open. It was her first Grand Slam quarterfinal since the 2016 Australian Open. After winning over Elise Mertens, she qualified for the event's final, defeating Serena Williams in the semifinals. Though Azarenka lost, she jumped to No. 14 in the world ranking. Azarenka then excelled on a clay court winning Venus Williams at the Italian Open and Sofia Kenin at the Australian Open. In the quarterfinals of the latter, however, she lost to Garbiñe Muguruza of Spain. At the end of the season, Azarenka was defeated by her countrywoman, Arina Sabalenka, in the finals of the Ostrava Open.
When questioned about events in her home country, the Republic of Belarus, namely mass protests over the leadership of Alexander Lukashenko, that took place in 2020, she said: "I feel like there is a lot of things going on in the world, and obviously what's happening in Belarus is very dear to my heart." Azarenka had previously posted on Instagram, calling for "opposing parties to stop the violence and riots and move to peace talks."
Victoria Azarenka came back to competitions a few months after the birth of her son. Aspiring to spend as much time as possible with her baby, she began to bring him to the competitions with her and faced some domestic and organizational inconveniences in that way. Unsatisfied with the situation, Azarenka once stated that she would do her best to improve the rights of female tennis players with children in the WTA tournaments. In particular, she noted as a big disadvantage the absence of nurseries and children's rooms at the tournaments organized by the Women's Tennis Association.
Azarenka doesn't like rewatching her matches. Very attached to her son, she wants to be a kind of superhero for him by proving that every goal is achievable if you work hard. Victoria believes that art and music are the ways to express feelings and to show what you are worrying about.
Quotations:
"I feel like when the task is more difficult for me it's more exciting."
"Tennis court, the results, yes, it gives me a feeling of accomplishment and knowing that all the work I put in is working. It's a great feeling. But happiness is something way bigger than tennis."
"I love the game and I am so lucky to be able to do what I love."
"I just want to be able to show who I really am, what I can do, bring awareness, create something because I want to take tennis, women's tennis, into an even more exciting path because I believe we have a lot more things to offer."
"It's true that being in an individual sport, you have to be a little bit selfish."
"Sports is a huge entertainment now, and we need to provide that entertainment for the fans because that's what they're looking for."
"I was missing out on a lot of things that my friends were doing, but in another way, they were missing things I was doing. It was kind of a trade-off I had to make."
"There are so many steps you have to go through to reach a high level, so you're kind of building your own, I would say, mountain. You have to go piece by piece. When you're young and really ambitious, you want to jump right up. It kind of teaches you a lesson, I would say."
"I always take things step by step and match by match."
"You cannot be in pretend for people to like you."
"Things are never perfect, so I never get too high about things, or get too down about things anymore."
"I have learned how to better handle things as they come."
"I'm such a perfectionist. I want to do better and better."
"I had to battle the doubts and fears for a while, but I committed to making sure that my strongest emotion was self-belief. Once I did that, I knew I would be OK."
"I don't drink alcohol. I only really drink water."
"I'll never be like a Barbie girl, that's for sure."
Victoria Azarenka describes herself as a highly motivated perfectionist. Quite sensitive and kind-hearted in everyday life, she turns into a real fighter on the court and does her best to show what she is really capable of. She endeavors to grab any opportunity she is given and to maximize her potential. Victoria has once cited her grandmother as the person who inspired her the most. In childhood, she was called 'Mukha' (a fly) for her irrepressible activity.
Azarenka's favorite city is New York. She once confessed that she would be happy to try herself as an actress. She has a sweet tooth and takes pleasure in cooking though she does it rarely because of a busy schedule as an athlete.
Victoria Azarenka speaks Belarusian, Russian, and English fluently, and has a little command of Ukrainian and French as well.
Physical Characteristics: Victoria Azarenka is 1.83 meters tall. She is right-handed.
Quotes from others about the person
Sloane Stephens, American professional tennis player: "She's just a really tough competitor."
Victoria Azarenka was in a relationship with an American singer Redfoo from the end of 2012 to the beginning of 2014.
She then dated Billy McKeague with whom she had a son Leo Alexander. Victoria and Billy parted ways a year after Leo's birth, in 2017. Closer to the end of the year, the custody case for their child started in Los Angeles. The judicial proceedings lasted throughout 2017 and 2019.