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Azarenka casts aside past demons at Open

Victoria Azarenka is back in the Australian Open semi-finals for the first time since 2013. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Ten years after being cast as the villain on her way to her second Australian Open title, Victoria Azarenka has finally put devastating accusations of gamesmanship behind her as she chases a third crown.

The veteran Belarusian and 2012 and 2013 champion is into the Melbourne Park semi-finals for the third time after stunning world No.3 Jessica Pegula 6-4 6-1.

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