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  The morning after

  Victoria Azarenka had every reason to be exhausted on Sunday morning after an emotionally-draining fortnight, but already has her sights set on bigger things.Read full article >
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  Twice is nice for Azarenka

  Twelve months on from her maiden Grand Slam success, the road to Victoria Azarenka’s second major title could barely have been more dramatic.Read full article >
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  Keeping their nerve

  Lindsay Davenport, Martina Hingis and Margaret Court all know what Victoria Azarenka and Li Na will be going through on Saturday – and believe nerves will play a big part in which player wins the title.Read full article >
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  Day 13 preview: a battle of wills

  One has endeared herself to fans, the other has been the centre of controversy: how will Li Na and Victoria Azarenka handle the pressure in the 2013 AO women's final?Read full article >
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  Sticking to her guns

  Victoria Azarenka has polarised opinion since her semifinal victory, but win or lose Saturday’s final with Li Na, she’ll do things her way.Read full article >
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  Azarenka sets the record straight

  It’s not often that a player will request to sit down with journalists the day before a Grand Slam final. But that’s what Victoria Azarenka has done after her controversial injury time-out in the semifinals.Read full article >
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  Vika soldiers on

  While Victoria Azarenka’s straight-sets victory over Sloane Stephens on Thursday looked straightforward, the circumstances behind it were anything but.Read full article >
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  Crystal ball: the women

  With the Australian summer of tennis nearing a close, Darren Saligari offers his thoughts on the likely stories to emerge in women’s tennis for the rest of 2013.Read full article >
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  Nice to meet you

  Victoria Azarenka and Sloane Stephens have never played before, giving their semifinal on Thursday an extra dash of high-stakes intrigue.Read full article >
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  Vika vanquishes Sveta

  Victoria Azarenka comes back from a 1-4 deficit in the first set to overcome Svetlana Kuznetsova 7-5 6-1 and secure a spot in the women's semifinal.Read full article >
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  Day 10 Preview: Jo looking to move Mt Fed

  Jo Wilfried Tsonga aims to bring out the beautiful shots and the winning points in order to move mountains in today's quarterfinal against Roger Federer.Read full article >
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  Woman on a mission: Vika moves into last 8

  Victoria Azarenka makes time in her hectic schedule to speed into the AO quarterfinals with a 6-1 6-1 mauling of Elena Vesnina.Read full article >
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  Azarenka battles past Hampton in three

  Top seed Victoria Azarenka has held off an inspired Jamie Hampton to move through to the fourth round of Australian Open 2013 with a 6-4 4-6 6-2 win on Rod Laver Arena Saturday.Read full article >
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  Tall task ahead for Belarus's leading lady

  Twelve months ago, Victoria Azarenka made her way bleary-eyed through the tunnels of Rod Laver Arena amid the dizzying reality that she had just won her maiden Grand Slam title slowly sinking in.Read full article >
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  Azarenka near flawless

  There was no double bagel for Victoria Azarenka in the second round Thursday, but the defending champion and world No.1 went pretty close in a 6-1 6-0 drubbing of Eleni Daniilidou on Rod Laver Arena.Read full article >
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  Victorious Azarenka back in comfort zone

  Reigning Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka returns to the scene of her first Grand Slam win and quickly takes care of business against Romania's Monica Niculescu, 6-1 6-4.Read full article >
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  The winning feeling

  Victoria Azarenka’s talent was never in question, but winning the Australian Open 12 months ago did wonders for her self-beliefRead full article >
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  SWOT #28 Victoria Azarenka

  We continue our Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats analysis of the top contenders at the Australian Open. Today: Victoria AzarenkaRead full article >
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  Eyes on the prize

  Novak Djokovic and Victoria Azarenka were in fine form at the Australian Open 2013 draw as they prepare to defend their titles in MelbourneRead full article >
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  Azarenka and Williams on crash course

  Fans could be in for a red-hot semi-final if all goes to plan for top-seed Victoria Azarenka and five-time champion Serena WilliamsRead full article >
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  Big matches afloat at AO 2013

  The Official Draw took place today, revealing some tantalising first round match-ups at the first Grand Slam tournament of the year.Read full article >
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  Australian Open 2013 offers the biggest prize money purse in the history of tennis

  Players will be vying for a share of a record AUD$30 million next January, Tennis Australia CEO Steve Wood announced at the Australian Open 2013 launch at Melbourne Park this morning.Read full article >

Interviews

• Victoria Azarenka 26-01-13
• Victoria Azarenka 24-01-13
• Victoria Azarenka 23-1-13
• Victoria Azarenka 19-1-13
• Victoria Azarenka 17-1-13
• Victoria Azarenka 15-1-13
• Victoria Azarenka 12-1-13

Video

• Vika's Victory Party
• Vika Azarenka: The Trophy Shoot
• Victoria Azarenka Press Conference
• Azarenka & Li Na Speeches
• Highlights: Women's Singles Final
• Azarenka Match Point
• Final Practice: Li Na & Azarenka
• Azarenka v Li Na: Final Showdown
• Azarenka On Being Number One
• Preview: 2013 Women's Final
• Interview: Victoria Azarenka
• Azarenka's Road To The Final
• Victoria Azarenka Press Conference
• Preview: Women's Semi-Finals
• Vika Azarenka Press Conference
• Highlights: Azarenka v Kuznetsova
• Highlights: Azarenka v Vesnina
• Vika Azarenka Press Conference
• Highlights: Azarenka v Daniilidou
• Day Session Highlights: Day Two
• Victoria Azarenka Press Conference
• Highlights: Azarenka v Niculescu
• Interviews: Vika, Serena & Tsonga
• Press Conference Highlights
• Kids Day: Rod Laver Action
• Vika Azarenka: Reigning Champion
• Vika Returns To Rod Laver
• The Contenders: Australian Open 2013