Victoria Azarenka won an epic battle with top seed Serena Williams to claim the WTA Cincinnati Open 2-6 6-2 7-6 (8-6).
Williams cruised through the opening set, securing both of her break points as Azarenka struggled to stay in contention.
But the Belorusian rallied in the second set and took a 4-1 lead following a string of unforced errors from her opponent.
Williams cruised through the opening set, securing both of her break points as Azarenka struggled to stay in contention.
But the Belorusian rallied in the second set and took a 4-1 lead following a string of unforced errors from her opponent.
Wiliams showed her mettle to save seven break points in the next game to avoid a third break of her serve but Azarenka held before finally breaking to level the match.
Azarenka established a 4-2 lead in the deciding set but Williams hit straight back and broke again to lead 5-4.
The American served for the match but fell 15-40 behind after netting a forehand and was broken as Azarenka produced a stunning return in at her feet.
Source: sky sports
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