Azarenka will replace Serena in WTA Finals in Doha.
by bahamaderek on Oct.20, 2010, under Victoria Azarenka
Victoria Azarenka has clinched her place in next week’s season-ending WTA Tour Championships for the second year in a row. The Belarussian world number 10 achieved the feat by beating Andrea Petkovic in three sets to reach the second round of the Kremlin Cup. Azarenka will replace Serena Williams in the event which starts on Tuesday in Doha, Qatar. Williams withdrew on Tuesday because of a re-torn tendon in her right foot.
Azarenka and Li Na of China were the two substitutes for the tournament, but Li, who was five points ahead of Azarenka in the standings, lost in the first round in Moscow and will remain top substitute. Azarenka, who won the last five games of the match to beat Petkovic 6-4 2-6 6-1, said afterwards: “My nerves were right on the edge. “Every player wants to play in Doha and I’m happy I turned the match my way in the third set.”
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