Early Life and Education of Victoria Azarenka: A Complete Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 24, 2025

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Victoria Azarenka. A timeline of key moments.

Victoria Azarenka is a highly accomplished Belarusian professional tennis player. She achieved the world No. 1 ranking, holding the top spot for 51 weeks. Her career highlights include winning 21 WTA Tour-level singles titles. Notably, she secured two Grand Slam titles at the Australian Open in 2012 and 2013, making her the first Belarusian to win a major singles title.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

2005: Coached by António van Grichen

From 2005 to 2009, Victoria Azarenka was coached by António van Grichen.

2009: End of Coaching by António van Grichen

From 2005 to 2009, Victoria Azarenka was coached by António van Grichen. This partnership concluded in 2009.

2010: Coached by Sam Sumyk

From 2010 to 2015, Victoria Azarenka was coached by Sam Sumyk, with whom she won her two Grand Slam titles and reached No. 1 in the world.

2013: Endorsement Deal with Red Bull

In January 2013, Victoria Azarenka entered into an endorsement deal with Red Bull, becoming the first tennis player sponsored by the beverage and sports investment giant.

2014: Citizen Watch Release

In 2014, Citizen Watch released an exclusive range of watches designed by Victoria Azarenka.

2014: End of Sam Sumyk Partnership

In 2014, Victoria Azarenka's partnership with coach Sam Sumyk ended after an injury-plagued season.

2015: End of Coaching by Sam Sumyk

From 2010 to 2015, Victoria Azarenka was coached by Sam Sumyk. This partnership concluded in 2015.

2016: End of Instaforex Endorsement

From 2013 to 2016, Victoria Azarenka was endorsed by the investment company Instaforex; this partnership concluded in 2016.

2016: Coached by Wim Fissette

From 2015 to 2016, Victoria Azarenka was coached by Wim Fissette, until she became pregnant.

2017: Coached by Michael Joyce

In 2017, upon her return from pregnancy, Victoria Azarenka was coached by Michael Joyce.

2017: Endorsement Deal with Yonex

In 2017, upon her return to tennis after pregnancy, Victoria Azarenka signed an endorsement deal with Yonex for racquets, using the EZONE 100 racquet.