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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Eleanor Crooks

‘It took me 10 f***ing years’: Victoria Azarenka ‘finally over’ Australian Open criticism

AP

Victoria Azarenka said it has taken her 10 years to get over the criticism she faced following her last Australian Open semi-final after finally making it back to the last four.

The Belarusian defeated Jessica Pegula 6-4 6-1 in the quarter-finals at Melbourne Park on Tuesday and is putting together her best run since winning back-to-back titles in 2012 and 2013.

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