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Starting with this week, the WTA tour has got a new queen, Victoria Azarenka becoming the 21st world number 1 on Monday, when the new rankings were released. The Belorussian has written a superb story at the Australian Open, giving the world a lesson of hard work, perseverance, fierce determination and self-imposed discipline, as she fulfilled her destiny by capturing a long awaited first Grand Slam trophy.
While many were expecting Kvitova to steal the spotlight in Melbourne, it was Azarenka who ended Wozniacki's much criticized reign. Her success is no fluke though, Victoria knocking on the doors of glory for the past seasons. Confirming the old saying that great things happen to those who wait, a mature Belorussian finally put together a winning run, displaying some stunning tennis, especially when it mattered most. With her victories over Kim Clijsters and Maria Sharapova, she proved the stamina of a true champion, winning those decisive battles just like the best player in the world is supposed to do.
I think it is important for the women's tour to have finally found a leader that possesses this quality, former starring ladies Caroline Wozniacki, Dinara Safina or Jelena Jankovic failing to conquer a Grand Slam title which to attest their status.
Relying on an aggressive game, with powerful and precise shots from both sides, Azarenka is a complete player who can easily transform a solid defense into a sharp attack. Therefore, she has all the weapons to succumb the big guns, being able thus to stamp her authority over the rest of the field. I think that her success at the Australian Open is just the beginning of a long and fruitful journey, as Azarenka looks dedicated to staying atop of the rankings for many years to come.
Her triumph made her a worldwide celebrity and, with the world at her feet, the charming beauty is experiencing the best days of her life, a truly deserved award for her impressive achievement.

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