Result: Marion Bartoli fights back against Victoria Azarenka

A fightback by Marion Bartoli has allowed her to beat Victoria Azarenka at the WTA Championships in Istanbul.

Azarenka took the first set 7-5 before Bartoli bounced back to claim the second 6-4.

The third proved to be the most lively after both players made a number of unforced errors in a scrappy encounter.

Azarenka grew frustrated with her opponent over the amount of time she was taking between points as she attempted to close out the match, which she eventually did 6-4.