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Azarenka should be very proud of her effort here but fell up short once again. For Serena, it's another showdown with Maria Sharapova.
Ad-40: Azarenka's forehand goes wide! Another battle for Serena but she takes it in three sets. A warm embrace at the net for these two friends.
Deuce: Another dangerous serve out wide. Match point.
30-40: Ace when she needed it.
30-30: A couple of mishits that rally, and now we have a break point!
15-30: Another ace for Serena.
0-30: Ace for Serena as Vika whiffs.
0-15: Net cord helps Azarenka hit that forehand winner.
0-0: Double fault Serena.
Ad-40: Ace to hold for Azarenka. Still alive. Down 3-5.
Deuce: Azarenka hits behind Williams for a winner.
40-30: Forehand winner from Serena. Deuce
40-15: Double fault from Azarenka
30-15: Another strong serve from Aza.
15-15: Serena nets a forehand.
Serena leads the final set 5-2.
40-0: No ace this time, but a serve and forehand combo puts Serena one game away from the semifinals.
30-0: Did we mention ace? Because she just hit another.
15-0: Ace... again.
0-0: Ace for Serena
40-15: The American nets a forehand. Azarenka still down 2-4.
30-15: Another missed forehand for Serena.
15-15: Serena's forehand goes long.
15-0: Netted forehand from the 23 seed.
0-0: Ace Azarenka.
40-0: Another big serve, return goes long. 4-1 lead.
30-0: Ace for Serena.
0-0: Couple of big serves from Serena.
Ad-40: Serena misses a backhand long. Finally stops a run of seven straight games for the world number one
Deuce: Great hitting from Azarenka to get Serena on the move.
30-40: Gutsy second serve out wide. Saves a break point.
30-30: Azarenka nets the deep return of Serena. Break point.
30-15: Forehand winner again from Serena. Wow
15-15: Backhand winner from Azarenka.
15-0: Serena winner.
0-0: Forehand from Serena misses.
40-15: Ace from the American. Consolidates the berak. 3-0 lead.
40-0: Serena's shot just goes long.
30-0: What a volley! Serena takes Azarenka's dipping passing shot and volleys it home for a winner.
15-0: Big serve from Serena.
0-0: Vika's forehand just misses the sideline.
30-40: Backhand goes wide from Azarenka. 2-0 lead for the American.
30-30: Forehand winner from the world number one. Break point.
15-30: Another wide backhand from Serena.
0-30: Backhand wide from Serena.
0-15: An error from Vika. Danger territory.
0-0: Ever since that 2-all game in the second, Serena's found that depth. Another forehand winner.
40-15: Ace for Serena. Holds to start the final set.
40-0: Error from the American.
30-0: Forehand winner for Serena.
15-0: Another error from Azarenka.
Serena is 13-0 in three-setters this year.
0-0: Azarenka return goes long.
Serena serves to begin the third set.
40-Ad: Azarenka nets it. Game and second set to Serena. 6-2.
Deuce: Forehand from the world number one finds the line. The Belarusian's return goes long.
Ad-40: Despite some deep hitting from the Belarusian, a backhand winner from Serena.
Deuce: Strong serve up the tee from Azarenka.
40-30: Serena rips another second serve return winner. Sixth return winner.
30-30: Another return goes long.
15-30: Great serve out wide as the return goes long.
15-15: Azarenka misses the routine volley.
0-15: Nice body serve as the American's return goes wide.
0-0: Backhand from Azarenka long. Looks like she's cracking now.
Ad-40: Strong hold from Serena. Lead at 5-2 now.
Deuce: Great serve out wide. Unreturnable.
30-40: Great overhead from Serena. Saves both break points.
15-40: Azarenka had a forehand up the line for the break back but over hits it.
15-30: Serena nets one. Two break points.
15-15: Double fault for the American.
15-0: Each women's arsenal of shots on display as Azarenka wins the point.
0-0: Unreturnable serve from Serena.
40-Ad: Azarenka hits a backhand nice and deep but Serena's pass makes it difficult on the 23 seed and the American breaks. Leads 4-2.
Deuce: Another miss from Azarenka.
40-Ad: Another serve outwide on break point down. Serena's passing shot just misses.
Deuce: Some deep hitting on the forehand side forces an error from Azarenka. Break point.
Ad-40: Azarenka's backhand goes long.
Deuce: Serena's return goes wide.
40-30: Another error for Azarenka. Deuce.
40-15: Azarenka hits an error.
30-15: Serena hits a forehand wide after setting up the point.
15-15: Azarenka ace.
0-15: Azarenka finishes off the rally with an overhead.
0-0: The 23 seed dumps a forehand into the net.
Ad-40: Serena gets out of a hole as her serve saves her. Backhand winner down the line finishes it off. Up 3-2 in the second, still on serve.
Deuce: Ace Serena
30-40: Great second serve from Serena up the tee. Finishes it off with a backhand winner.
30-30: Mishit from Serena and Azarenka has a break point.
30-15: Another point of phenomenal defending from the 23 seed. Serena hits a ball from the mid-court long.
15-15: Serena ace.
15-0: Serena nets one.
0-0: Azarenka's return flys wide.
Ad-40: Serena's return goes long. 13 minute game but Azarenka holds. That 13 minute game was about 1/3 of the length of the first set. 2-all.
Deuce: Great serve up the tee. Game point again.
Ad-40: Another second serve return winner for the world number one.
Deuce: Serena nets a backhand. Game closing in on 11 minutes.
40-Ad: Strong serve from Azarenka fends off another break chance.
Deuce: Oh man. Serena just smacked a laser forehand return winner on the Azarenka second serve. 91 MPH winner, 11 faster than the serve.
40-Ad: Azarenka fends off another win, as Serena cannot get that forehand from Aza back.
Deuce: Backhand return winner from Williams. Break point again.
40-Ad: The Belarusian reading all of the world number one's shots extremely well. Serena tried to hit behind Azarenka but the ball goes long.
Deuce: OH. Azarenka guessed the right way on Serena's forehand but nets it. Break point.
Ad-40: WHAT A POINT! Azarenka with some fantastic defense as her stab at the ball falls right in front of the net but the American hits a backhand winner to cap it off. Phenomenal stuff.
Deuce: Azarenka keeping Serena behind the baseline as the American's slice finds the net.
40-30: Azarenka did well but misses an open court forehand.
30-30: Crowd with some laughter at the decibel levels, but the quality of this rally was phenomenal as well with Azarenka finishing it off with a backhand volley winner.
15-30: Azarenka with a serve up the tee.
15-15: Great rally as Azarenka's shot floats for Serena to hit at the net for a winner.
0-15: Looked like Azarenka had a slight slip but after that, a backhand winner down the line.
0-0: Double fault from the Belarusian.
40-30: Azarenka hits an error and Serena lets out a scream. Holds for 2-1.
30-30: Both women grunting unbelievably loud now. Phenomenal rally which Serena takes.
30-15: Fantastic hitting there from Azarenka! Great return then caps it off with a forehand winner.
15-15: Strong serve making it unreturnable for Vika.
15-0: A forehand error from Serena Williams.
0-0: Strong serve from the world number one.
40-15: Exceptional tennis from Azarenka. Dictating play and holds. 1-1
30-15: Follows up with that double fault with an ace.
30-0: Double fault for the 23 seed.
15-0: Nice serve and forehand there for the Belarusian forcing the error.
0-0: Ace for Azarenka.
40-0: Third ace of the game. Up the tee. Serena holds for 1-0.
30-0: Azarenka's backhand return goes long.
15-0: Another ace.
0-0: Serena smacks an ace.
40-30: WOW! First set to Azarenka! She absorbs the pace in that rally then hits behind Serena for the set at 6-3!
30-30: Both women hitting lines on that point. Serena hits a backhand into the net. Set point number three.
30-15: Azarenka double faults.
15-15: This time the 23 seed goes up the tee and the American cannot return it.
0-15: Nice serve out wide for the Belarusian as Serena's return goes long.
0-0: Deep backhand return winner from Serena on a strong second serve.
Ad-40: Azarenka nets a forehand return. Azarenka to serve for the set. 5-3.
Deuce: Backhand winner from Serena there. Game point.
30-40: Serena's shot hits the baseline as Azarenka's shot goes long. Back to deuce
15-40: Powerful serve and forehand combo for the American. One set point saved.
15-30: Azarenka hits a forehand behind Serena. Sets up two set points.
15-15: Double fault for Serena.
15-0: An aggressive return from Azarenka. Net cord for the the Belarusian.
0-0: Ace for Serena.
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40-15: Another strong service game for Azarenka. Serena's return goes long. Leads 5-2. Serena to serve to stay in the set.
30-15: Backhand return from Serena goes long.
15-15: Ace from Azarenka. Has been a strong server today.
0-15: Forehand passing shot from Serena misses long.
0-0: Powerful return from the world number one as the Belarusian nets one.
40-15: Strong serve from the American. Holds but still down 2-4.
30-15: Azarenka nets a backhand.
30-0: Azarenka attacks the serve and comes in with a return winner.
15-0: WHAT A POINT! Serena redirects the ball that clipped the line and sends it up the line for a backhand winner.
0-0: Return off of Serena's serve goes long.
40-15: Ace for Azarenka. Consolidates the break for a 4-1 lead.
30-15: Another wayward forehand from the American.
15-15: Serena's forehand goes long. Can't find the range just yet.
0-15: Serve and backhand winner combo for Azarenka.
0-0: Correction by the line's judge on the first call. Replay the point. Azarenka hits a forehand long.
30-40: Serena nets a backhand. Break to Azarenka leads 3-1.
15-40: Serve up the tee massive. Saves one break point. Challenge confirms it was in.
15-30: Forehand winner from Azarenka. Sets up two break points.
15-15: Great deep hitting from the Belarusian. Forces a Serena backhand error.
0-15: Ace for Serena.
0-0: Serena nets a backhand.
40-30: Nice backhand volley from Azarenka as Serena dumps her running forehand into the net. 2-1 Azarenka. On serve in the opening set.
40-15: Serena just ate Aza's second serve up there! Return winner.
40-0: Powerful hitting from Serena. Forced the Belarusian all over the court. Finished it with a forehand.
30-0: Another error from the American.
15-0: Forehand error from the world number one.
0-0: Deep hitting by Azarenka. Forces the backhand error from Serena.
40-0: A netted return from the 23 seed. Love hold. 1-1.
30-0: Another unreturnable serve from Serena
15-0: Ace for the American
0-0: Serena with a backhand winner down the line behind Azarenka
Ad-40: Aza fights off a break point to hold. 1-0. Serena to serve.
Deuce: Another good serve and by Aza.
Ad-40: Great return from Serena forces an error.
Deuce: Another quality serve to set up game point.
30-40: Quality serve for the Belarusian to save it.
30-30: Another error for Vika. Break point coming up.
30-15: Serena gets a racket on her return and leaves it short. Azarenka can't do much.
30-0: Double fault for Aza
15-0: Serena with a big cut on the return. Goes wide.
0-0: Serena dumps a forehand into the net.
Azarenka to serve first.
Serena's longtime hitting partner and best friend Sascha Bajin split up earlier this year after a 8-year relationship. He'll be in Azarenka's box as her hitting partner and unofficial hitting coach. Interesting to see this "battle".
The two women walk out on court and will begin warm ups shortly.
Maria Sharapova has just finished off Coco Vandeweghe in three sets. She's the second woman into the semifinals, joining Spaniard Garbine Muguruza.
For Azarenka to win, she's got to keep it strong mentally. We all know about how well she hits from the back of the court and that her serve can be suspect at times, but her biggest downfall lately is keeping it together in the important moments. Her best results were back-to-back semifinals in 2011 and 2012 and she has the chance to match that with a victory today. Lately, she's lost the plot in some of her big matches after faltering. The first known example would be in Madrid against Serena Williams. After holding three match points in the third set, she subsequently double faulted the game away and lost in a tiebreaker. Next up was at the French Open, which was also against the world number one. After getting up a set and staying on serve in the second, a controversial line call went against her. Serena would break her then take the match. It's moments like these that have made the former world number one crumble. Knowing that this was the opponent where these crucial meltdowns happened will be a motivating factor the Belarusian. It's time for her to step up and overcome this serious mental barrier if victory were to see her today.
Azarenka, who is seeded 23rd, has had no trouble so far whatsoever at Wimbledon. She opened up her journey to the fourth round with a convincing 6-2, 6-1 victory over Annet Kontaveit of Estonia. After that, she took on former Wimbledon semifinalist in Kirsten Flipkens. The Belgian was looking to pose some kind of a threat to the Belarusian given her peaks at the All England Club. However, Azarenka dominated the whole match taking her out three and three. Her third round opponent was Kristina Mladenovic. The Frenchwoman was coming off of a fantastic grass court season and French Open. Despite this match being the 23rd seeds toughest challenge, it was still a straight sets victory for her winning 6-4, 6-4. Her match yesterday was against Swiss teen sensation, Belinda Bencic. Many thought that this match was going to be a challenge for Azarenka. She came out swinging and routed the Swiss 6-2, 6-3. This was the best tennis that the Belarusian has played all year and it was before her match today where she's peaked, great signs for her.
Former world number one Victoria Azarenka will try to pull off the feat which she hasn't done since 2013. That feat is beating the Serena Williams. The Belarusian has been close many times, but close only counts in horseshoes. She's certainly been playing more like the Azarenka of old rather than the one we saw in Australia struggling to find her range on her groundstrokes.
For the world number one to win tomorrow, she's going to have to really dictate the points. Azarenka is coming into her own now and is looking more and more like the world number one again rather than the world number 20. Both women are fantastic ball strikers from the back of the court, and the Belarusian has the power and gameplan to keep up with the American. Keeping the points short and sweet will be key.
Yesterday, she faced off against her older sister Venus Williams. These two sisters hate against playing each other, but it had to be done. In their respective press conferecnes leading up, they said they'd probably end up rooting for the other sister to win. Ultimately, Venus fell short in her bid to take out her younger sister.
Her first two matches were complete cruise control taking out Gasparyan and Babos in her first to matches. However, in her third match which was against Brit, Heather Watson, she struggled. She was broken a few times before ultimately losing the second set. The crowd and the world was getting behind the Brit as they were realizing the massive upset that this could cause. After falling behind in the third set, Serena was forced to claw her way back into the match as she always does. The nerves definitely got to the Brit as she looked extremely shaky when serving it out. Watson was just two points away from sending the world's best player out of tournament, but in her own fashion, Serena made sure she went out on her terms, taking the match in three.
We ALL know what's at stake each time the top seed and world number one takes the court. History, a shot at history awaits. Serena Williams is just three victories away from claiming her sixth Wimbledon title. But that's not even the most historic part of this journey. A second "Serena Slam" potentially awaits and a shot at the Calendar Slam could happen if she wins Wimbledon. Even just more than that awaits though, the potential to cement herself as the greatest women's tennis player of all-time.
This is a showdown of Grand Slam champions, women that were ranked number one. By no means this is going to be a matchup where the American is heavily favored despite leading the head-to-head by an astounding 16-3. The last time the Belarusian knocked off Serena was in Cincinnati in 2013. The American exacted her revenge with a victory over in the US Open final. These two have met earlier this year on the clay courts, once in Madrid and once at the French Open. Both times we saw Azarenka in control before faltering, will that be the story again?
Hello all! Welcome to the 2015 Wimbledon Ladies Quarterfinal Day! The much-awaited showdown between Victoria Azarenka and Serena Williams is second on Centre Court after Sharapova takes on American Coco Vandeweghe. The winner of that matchup will be taking on the winner of this matchup on Thursday, better known as Ladies Semifinal Day. I'm Noel Alberto, and I will be giving you point-by-point updates as well as commentary. Be sure to stay tuned for a preview of the match, their roads to this point, as well as keys to victory.