Victoria Azarenka vs Natalija Stevanovic will take place in the round of 32 in the Libema Open 2023 on June 12.
Victoria Azarenka, a professional tennis player from Belarus, has had a remarkable career. She reached the pinnacle of women’s tennis as the world No. 1 in singles, holding that position for a combined total of 51 weeks. Azarenka has secured 21 WTA singles titles, including two Grand Slam victories at the Australian Open in 2012 and 2013, making her the first player from Belarus, male or female, to win a Grand Slam singles title. She has also reached the finals of the US Open three times and claimed the bronze medal in singles at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Azarenka has excelled in doubles as well, winning 10 WTA doubles titles, reaching four Grand Slam finals, and even clinching an Olympic gold medal in mixed doubles in 2012.
Natalija Stevanović, a Serbian tennis player, has had a successful career on the ITF Women’s Circuit. She has won 14 singles and 13 doubles titles. Stevanović reached her highest singles ranking of No. 162 in November 2019 and peaked at No. 196 in the WTA doubles rankings in September 2022. She was part of the Serbia Fed Cup team in 2012. Stevanović was once ranked in the top 5 in junior tennis. In 2015 and the first half of 2016, she was unable to compete due to a liver cyst operation. She made her WTA Tour debut in singles and doubles at the Thailand Open in February 2020, but lost in the first round of both events.
| Victoria Azarenka vs Natalija Stevanovic | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | June 12, 2023 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Tournament | Libema Open |
| Stage | Round of 32 |
| Time (India) | 04:15 pm |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Bianca Vanessa Andreescu | 6-2, 3-6, 4-6 (L) |
| Madison Keys | (Walkover) (L) |
| Sloane Stephens | 6-4, 6-3 (W) |
| Alycia Parks | 2-6, 65-77(L) |
| Arina Kalinskaya | 4-6, 65-77(L) |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Priscilla Hon | 4-6, 6-4, 77-64 (W) |
| Eva Vedder | 5-7, 6-2, 6-3 (W) |
| Taylor Townsend | 61– 77, 2-6 (L) |
| Suzan Lamens | 6-4, 63-77, 0-6 (L) |
| Simona Waltert | 4-6, 7-5, 4-6 (L) |
This marks their inaugural meeting on the tennis court. Both athletes have had subpar performances in recent times. Nevertheless, Stevanovic holds an advantage heading into the match, as she has emerged victorious in 2 out of her 5 matches. In contrast, Galfi has encountered difficulties, suffering defeat in four out of her last five matches. This scenario creates an interesting dynamic for their upcoming clash, as both players aim to reverse their fortunes and secure a coveted win in this highly anticipated encounter.
Victoria Azarenka vs Natalija Stevanovic will take place in the round of 32 in the Libema Open 2023 on June 12.
| Area | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
| France | france.tv sport, Prime Video |
| Europe (all territories except France) | Eurosport |
| Austria | Servus TV |
| Belgium | rtbf.be |
| Switzerland | SRG SSR |
| USA | NBC Sports, Peacock, Tennis Channel, Bally Sports |
| Canada | RDS, TSN |
| Latin America | ESPN |
| Brazil | SPORTV |
| North Africa & Middle East | beIN Sports |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport, Canal+ |
| Asia (all territories) | beIN Sports |
| China | CMG |
| Taiwan | ELTA |
| Vietnam | VTV Cab |
| Japan | WOWOW |
| India | Sony Ten |
| Mongolia | SPS |
| Australia | Channel 9 |
| New Zealand | Sky |
| South Korea | CJ ENM |
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