BIOGRAPHY
Viktoriya Fiodorovna Azarenka, also known as Victoria Azarenka born 31 July 1989 is a Belarusian professional tennis player. Her career high ranking is World No. 6, which she achieved on October 26, 2009. As of January 17, 2011, Azarenka is ranked World No. 9.
Azarenka has won two mixed doubles Grand Slam titles — 2007 US Open with Max Mirnyi and 2008 French Open with Bob Bryan. She has won five singles titles, including the Premier Mandatory 2009 Sony Ericsson Open and has made three Grand Slam quarterfinal appearances.
Her move to Scottsdale from Minsk, Belarus was aided by National Hockey League goalie Nikolai Khabibulin and his wife, who is a friend of Azarenka's mother.In 2009 she posed in the French edition of FHM
Azarenka is an aggressive baseliner. She is known for her well-timed and powerful groundstrokes. Her best shot is her backhand which is regarded as one of the strongest currently in the women's game. She can be effective at net, as her drive volley is one of the best in the women's game. Her main weakness' are considered to be her serve, lacking both power and stability on second serve, and her movement due to a lack of sprinting power. Her forehand can also sometimes break down and produce unforced errors, although this has improved over the years
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Nick name: Vika, Azzy
Country: Belarus
Residence :Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
Date of birth: 31 July 1989
Place of birth: Minsk, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, USSR now Belarus
Height : 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Turned pro: 2003
Plays :Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Singles Career record: 219–102
Career titles: 5 WTA, 1 ITF
Highest ranking: No. 6 (26 October 2009)
Current ranking: No. 9 (17 January 2011)
