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Australian Open: Azarenka, Alcaraz Sail To Fourth Round
Margaret Court Arena: Victoria Azarenka showcased her prowess with a stellar performance, securing her place in the fourth round. The 34-year-old two-time AO champion triumphed over the 11th seed Jelena Ostapenko with a commanding 6-1, 7-5 upset at Margaret Court Arena.
Azarenka's resilience shone through as she fired 11 aces, including crucial moments where she saved break points, serving for the match. Notably, the Belarusian limited her unforced errors to 17, a key factor in her victory, as opposed to her opponent's 30.
The 18th seed's comeback from a 2-5 deficit in the second set highlighted her determination, securing the win in just 1 hour and 23 minutes. This victory extended Azarenka's unbeaten record against Ostapenko to 4-0, setting the stage for an intriguing journey in the tournament. Azarenka's next challenge comes in the form of qualifier Dayana Yastremska, who made waves by upsetting 27th seed Emma Navarro to reach the round of 16 for the first time in her burgeoning career.
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