Victoria Azarenka, after her second round victory at the Australian Open on January 17, 2013
Victoria Azarenka 'not frustrated' by losing number one ranking
Victoria Azarenka insists that she feels no 'frustrations' after losing the world number one ranking to Serena Williams.
Feb 18, 10:54
 Victoria Azarenka displays the Qatar WTA Ladies Open tennis trophy after defeating Serena Williams in the final on February 17, 2013
Victoria Azarenka claims Qatar Open title
Victoria Azarenka wins the Qatar Open with a three-set victory over newly-crowned world number one Serena Williams.
Feb 17, 18:57
 Serena Williams celebrates her second round win on January 17, 2013
Serena Williams becomes oldest world number one
Serena Williams becomes the oldest player to top the WTA world rankings with victory over Petra Kvitova in the quarter-finals of the Doha Open.
Feb 15, 18:27
 Serena Williams answers questions at a press conference following her quarter-final exit to Sloane Stephens on January 23, 2013
Serena Williams can reclaim top spot this week
Serena Williams will be crowned women's world number one if she reaches the semi-finals of the Qatar Open.
Feb 11, 16:23
 China's Li Na celebrates after defeating Maria Sharapova in the semifinal of the Australian Open tennis championship on January 24, 2013
Li Na to miss Qatar Open
Li Na will miss the Qatar Open because of the ankle injury that she sustained in the final of the Australian Open.
Feb 8, 21:00
 Ashleigh Barty in action on May 29, 2012
Victoria Azarenka impressed with Ashleigh Barty
Victoria Azarenka says that she is impressed with the performance of Australian teenager Ashleigh Barty.
Jan 28, 02:48
 Novak Djokovic poses with the trophy after defeating Andy Murray in the men's final at the Australian Open on January 27, 2013
Australian Open: Five talking points
Sports Mole takes a look back at five of the major talking points from the 2013 Australian Open.
Jan 27, 23:43
 Victoria Azarenka hugs the trophy after retaining the Australian Open on January 26, 2013
Victoria Azarenka: 'Second Australian Open win more emtional'
Victoria Azarenka says that it was more emotional winning the Australian Open for the second time.
Jan 27, 15:37
 Victoria Azarenka
Victoria Azarenka talks of Melbourne fondness after Australian Open win
Victoria Azarenka says that the Australian Open will be 'in her heart forever' after defending the Melbourne crown this morning.
Jan 26, 11:51
 Victoria Azarenka hugs the trophy after retaining the Australian Open on January 26, 2013
Victoria Azarenka retains Australian Open with three-set victory over Li Na
Victoria Azarenka comes from a set behind to edge Li Na 4-6 6-4 6-3 and retain her Australian Open crown.
Jan 26, 11:24
 Victoria Azarenka in action in the semifinal of the Australian Open tennis championship on January 24, 2013
Live Commentary: Australian Open women's final - Victoria Azarenka vs. Li Na - as it happened
Live coverage of the women's final between Li Na and Victoria Azarenka at the Australian Open.
Jan 26, 08:09
 Victoria Azarenka reacts during her semifinal match against American Sloane Stephens at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 24, 2013
Video: Australian Open - best racket smashes
Sports Mole brings you a video compilation of the best racket smashes from this year's Australian Open.
Jan 25, 11:00
 China's Li Na smiles during a press conference ahead of the final of the Australian Open tennis championship on January 25, 2013
Li Na ready to "enjoy the moment" against Victoria Azarenka
Li Na insists that she wants to "enjoy the moment" when she takes on Victoria Azarenka in tomorrow's Australian Open final.
Jan 25, 10:28
 Victoria Azarenka from Belarus celebrates defeating Monica Niculescu in the first round of the Australian Open tennis championship on January 15, 2013
Patrick McEnroe blasts Victoria Azarenka
Patrick McEnroe insists that Victoria Azarenka manipulated the rules regarding medical timeouts to gain an unfair advantage against Sloane Stephens.
Jan 25, 09:44
 Belarus' Victoria Azarenka in second round action on January 17, 2013
Victoria Azarenka denies gamesmanship claims
Victoria Azarenka defends her decision to take a medical timeout during her 6-1 6-4 semi-final win over Sloane Stephens at the Australian Open.
Jan 24, 09:35
 US player Sloane Stephens smiles during her press conference, after her quarter-final win over Serena Williams on January 23, 2013
Sloane Stephens: 'Victoria Azarenka didn't abuse medical timeout system'
Sloane Stephens dismisses claims that Victoria Azarenka abused the medical timeout system during their Australian Open semi-final clash.
Jan 24, 08:39
 China's Li Na celebrates after defeating Maria Sharapova in the semifinal of the Australian Open tennis championship on January 24, 2013
Li Na to draw on experience
Li Na says that she will use her experience at the 2011 Australian Open final to her advantage this time around.
Jan 24, 07:06
 Victoria Azarenka in action in the semifinal of the Australian Open tennis championship on January 24, 2013
Victoria Azarenka: 'I nearly choked'
Defending Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka admits that she nearly choked against Sloane Stephens.
Jan 24, 06:48
 Victoria Azarenka reacts during her semifinal match against American Sloane Stephens at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 24, 2013
Victoria Azarenka ends Sloane Stephens's run at Australian Open
Victoria Azarenka overcomes second-set jitters against Sloane Stephens to book her place in the final of the Australian Open.
Jan 24, 06:32
 Maria Sharapova reacts during her semifinal loss to Li Na at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 24, 2013
Maria Sharapova: 'Li Na was more aggressive'
Maria Sharapova says that Li Na is playing "really confident tennis" following her defeat to the Chinese sixth seed in the semi-finals of the Australian Open.
Jan 24, 05:36
 Victoria Azarenka from Belarus stretches for the ball in her fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 21, 2013
Live Commentary: Australian Open semi-finals: Victoria Azarenka vs. Sloane Stephens - as it happened
Live text commentary of the second women's semi-final between Victoria Azarenka and Sloane Stephens.
Jan 24, 04:35
 China's Li Na hits a backhand return in her semifinal match against Maria Sharapova at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 24, 2013
Li Na crushes Maria Sharapova
Li Na destroys Maria Sharapova 6-2 6-2 to reach the final of the Australian Open.
Jan 24, 04:20
 Victoria Azarenka from Belarus celebrates defeating Monica Niculescu in the first round of the Australian Open tennis championship on January 15, 2013
Preview:Victoria Azarenka vs. Sloane Stephens
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Australian Open semi-final between defending champion Victoria Azarenka and American Sloane Stephens.
Jan 23, 18:10
 US player Sloane Stephens smiles during her press conference, after her quarter-final win over Serena Williams on January 23, 2013
Sloane Stephens fears large phone bill
Sloane Stephens says she fears a large phone bill due to receiving congratulations after her shock win over Serena Williams.
Jan 23, 12:05
 Serena Williams answers questions at a press conference following her quarter-final exit to Sloane Stephens on January 23, 2013
Serena Williams can't call the semi-final
Serena Williams predicts a close match between Victoria Azarenka and Sloane Stephens in the Australian Open semi-final.
Jan 23, 08:53
 US player Sloane Stephens smiles during her press conference, after her quarter-final win over Serena Williams on January 23, 2013
Sloane Stephens: 'I convinced myself of victory'
Sloane Stephens says that stepped up her game after falling a break behind to Serena Williams in the second set of their Australian Open quarter-final.
Jan 23, 07:37
 Maria Sharapova waves to the crowd following her quarter-final victory over Ekaterina Makarova on January 22, 2013
Li Na, Maria Sharapova first up tomorrow
Either Maria Sharapova or Li Na will be the first woman into the final at this year's Australian Open.
Jan 23, 06:26
 Serena Williams in second round action at the Australian Open on January 17, 2013
Serena Williams refuses to blame injury
Serena Williams says that her back is "fine" following her shock loss to Sloane Stephens at the Australian Open.
Jan 23, 05:38
 Serena Williams congratulates Sloane Stephens following their quarter-final match on January 23, 2013
Sloane Stephens ousts injured Serena Williams
Sloane Stephens defeats her idol Serena Williams in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.
Jan 23, 04:51
 Victoria Azarenka from Belarus celebrates defeating Monica Niculescu in the first round of the Australian Open tennis championship on January 15, 2013
Victoria Azarenka pleased with performance against Svetlana Kuznetsova
Victoria Azarenka says that she produced her "best tennis" against Svetlana Kuznetsova.
Jan 23, 02:35
 Victoria Azarenka, after her second round victory at the Australian Open on January 17, 2013
Victoria Azarenka passes Svetlana Kuznetsova test
Victoria Azarenka overcomes Svetlana Kuznetsova in a tough quarter-final battle at the Australian Open.
Jan 23, 02:18
 Roger Federer waves to the crowd after his fourth round victory over Milos Raonic at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 21, 2013
Roger Federer, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to play night session
Roger federer will play in his fourth night session at this year's Australian Open when he takes on Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the quarter-finals.
Jan 22, 03:18
 Victoria Azarenka of Belarus serves to Jamie Hampton during their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 19, 2013
Victoria Azarenka's grunt to become music
An American rapper is due to release a track that contains Victoria Azarenka's grunts.
Jan 21, 19:01
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Video: Australian Open: day eight highlights
Sports Mole presents highlights from a busy opening session on day eight of the Australian Open.
Jan 21, 10:32
 Caroline Wozniacki argues over a line call with the chair umpire during her fourth round clash at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 21, 2013
Caroline Wozniacki unhappy at umpire call
Caroline Wozniacki was not happy with an umpire call in the third set but does not blame it for her defeat.
Jan 21, 07:07
 Victoria Azarenka from Belarus stretches for the ball in her fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 21, 2013
Victoria Azarenka: 'My game is getting there'
Victoria Azarenka feels that her form is improving and says that she is focussed on the big games ahead.
Jan 21, 04:16
 Victoria Azarenka from Belarus stretches for the ball in her fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 21, 2013
Victoria Azarenka beats Elena Vesnina in under an hour
Victoria Azarenka takes little time to dispatch of Elena Vesnina and goes through to the Australian Open quarter-finals.
Jan 21, 04:06
 Russia's Svetlana Kuznetsova during her fourth round match against Caroline Wozniacki at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 21, 2013
Svetlana Kuznetsova is feeling fresh
Svetlana Kuznetsova says she is feeling fresh following her three-set victory over Caroline Wozniacki today.
Jan 21, 03:43
 Swiss star Roger Federer in action against Nikolay Davydenko on January 17, 2013
Live Commentary: Australian Open day eight - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of day eight of the Australian Open.
Jan 21, 00:00
 Russia's Maria Sharapova hits a forehand return in her fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 20, 2013
Maria Sharapova focused on Ekaterina Makarova clash
Maria Sharapova insists that she is focused on her quarter-final match against Ekaterina Makarova rather than who she might face in the latter stages of the Australian Open.
Jan 20, 09:55
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