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Brisbane International: Azarenka makes quarterfinals, faces Ostapenko next

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Brisbane International: Azarenka Makes Quarterfinals, Faces Ostapenko Next

By IANS News January 04, 2024 • 12:27 PM View: 301

Brisbane International: Two-time former champion Victoria Azarenka advanced to the quarterfinals at the Brisbane International with a 7-5, 6-2 win over France's Clara Burel.

Eighth-seeded Azarenka, the World No.23, needed 1 hour and 33 minutes to end a firm challenge from 22-year-old Burel, a former junior World No.1 now ranked No.56, in their first-ever meeting, WTA reports.

TAGS Brisbane International Victoria Azarenka Clara Burel World No Australian Open Grand Slam Jelena Ostapenko Karolina Pliskova Naomi Osaka

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