Victoria Azarenka's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Victoria Azarenka. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Victoria Azarenka is a Belarusian professional tennis player, renowned for her achievements in women's tennis. She reached the world No. 1 ranking and held it for 51 weeks. Azarenka has secured 21 WTA Tour-level singles titles, notably winning the Australian Open in both 2012 and 2013. She holds the distinction of being the first Belarusian to win a major singles title, solidifying her place in tennis history.

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1975: Chris Evert's Ranking

In 1975, Chris Evert achieved a ranking with 260 weeks.

1976: Evonne Goolagong's Ranking

In 1976, Evonne Goolagong achieved a ranking with 2 weeks.

1978: Martina Navratilova's Ranking

In 1978, Martina Navratilova achieved a ranking with 331 weeks.

1980: Tracy Austin's Ranking

In 1980, Tracy Austin achieved a ranking with 22 weeks.

1985: Chris Evert's Ranking

In 1985, Chris Evert achieved a ranking with 260 weeks.

1987: Martina Navratilova and Steffi Graf's Ranking

In 1987, Martina Navratilova achieved a ranking with 331 weeks and Steffi Graf achieved a ranking with 377 weeks.

1991: Monica Seles' Ranking

In 1991, Monica Seles achieved a ranking with 178 weeks.

1995: Arantxa Sánchez Vicario's Ranking

In 1995, Arantxa Sánchez Vicario achieved a ranking with 12 weeks.

1996: Monica Seles' Ranking

In 1996, Monica Seles achieved a ranking with 178 weeks.

1997: Steffi Graf and Martina Hingis' Ranking

In 1997, Steffi Graf achieved a ranking with 377 weeks and Martina Hingis achieved a ranking with 209 weeks.

1998: Lindsay Davenport's Ranking

In 1998, Lindsay Davenport achieved a ranking with 98 weeks.

2001: Martina Hingis and Jennifer Capriati's Ranking

In 2001, Martina Hingis achieved a ranking with 209 weeks and Jennifer Capriati achieved a ranking with 17 weeks.

2002: Venus Williams and Serena Williams' Ranking

In 2002, Venus Williams achieved a ranking with 11 weeks and Serena Williams achieved a ranking with 319 weeks.

2003: Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin's Ranking

In 2003, Kim Clijsters achieved a ranking with 20 weeks and Justine Henin achieved a ranking with 117 weeks.

2004: US Open Win

At the US Open, Svetlana Kuznetsova beat Azarenka in the fourth round, though Azarenka upset former world No. 1 Martina Hingis in the third round. Azarenka and Max Mirnyi won the mixed doubles title, defeating Meghann Shaughnessy and Leander Paes.

2004: Amelie Mauresmo's Ranking

In 2004, Amelie Mauresmo achieved a ranking with 39 weeks.

2005: Maria Sharapova's Ranking

In 2005, Maria Sharapova achieved a ranking with 21 weeks.

2005: Junior Grand Slam Wins and ITF World Champion

In 2005, Victoria Azarenka won two junior Grand Slams (Australian and US championships), ended the season as junior world No. 1, and was named the 2005 World Champion by the ITF.

2006: Lindsay Davenport's Ranking

In 2006, Lindsay Davenport achieved a ranking with 98 weeks.

2007: First Meeting with Maria Sharapova

In 2007, Victoria Azarenka won her first meeting against Maria Sharapova in the second round of the Kremlin Cup in Moscow.

2007: US Open Mixed Doubles Title

In 2007, Victoria Azarenka won the US Open mixed doubles title with Max Mirnyi.

July 2008: Career-High Doubles Ranking

On July 7, 2008, Victoria Azarenka achieved a career-high ranking of No. 7 in the world in doubles.

2008: Justine Henin, Ana Ivanovic and Jelena Jankovic's Ranking

In 2008, Justine Henin achieved a ranking with 117 weeks, Ana Ivanovic achieved a ranking with 12 weeks and Jelena Jankovic achieved a ranking with 18 weeks.

April 2009: First Title Since April 2009

Victoria Azarenka won her first title since April 2009 at the Bank of the West Classic, defeating Maria Sharapova in the final after defeating top seed Samantha Stosur in the semifinals.

2009: Jelena Jankovic and Dinara Safina's Ranking

In 2009, Jelena Jankovic achieved a ranking with 18 weeks and Dinara Safina achieved a ranking with 26 weeks.

2009: First WTA Tour Final Win

In 2009, Victoria Azarenka defeated Marion Bartoli in the final of the Brisbane International, marking her first success in a WTA Tour final.

2009: Year-End Top 10 Singles Ranking

In 2009, Victoria Azarenka finished the year with a top 10 singles ranking, marking the beginning of a consistent period of high performance.

2009: Victory at Cincinnati and win against Wozniacki

In 2009, Victoria Azarenka won her first match at Cincinnati since 2009, defeating Vania King. She then defeated Caroline Wozniacki, her first victory against her since 2009 and Jelena Janković, to reach the final, where she defeated Serena Williams to win her third title of the year.

2010: Caroline Wozniacki's Ranking

In 2010, Caroline Wozniacki achieved a ranking with 71 weeks.

2010: Serena Williams wins Wimbledon

In 2010, Serena Williams won Wimbledon before Azarenka became the first world No. 1 to win a Major in 2013.

2010: First WTA Tour Final Win Against Sharapova

In 2010, Victoria Azarenka defeated Maria Sharapova in the final of the Bank of the West Classic in Stanford, winning her first title of the year.

2010: Multiple Victories Over Bartoli

In 2010, Victoria Azarenka won all four matches against Marion Bartoli.

2010: First Victory Over Li Na

In 2010, Victoria Azarenka won her first match against Li Na in the third round of the Rogers Cup.

2011: Kim Clijsters' Ranking

In 2011, Kim Clijsters achieved a ranking with 20 weeks.

2011: Grand Slam Losses and WTA Tour Championships Victory

In 2011, Li Na defeated Victoria Azarenka at two Grand Slam matches. Azarenka won their third meeting at the WTA Tour Championships en route to reaching the final.

2011: Second Miami Masters Title

In 2011, Victoria Azarenka defeated Maria Sharapova in the Miami Masters final to win her second title at that tournament.

2011: 2011 French Open Title

In 2011, the text mentions that Li Na had won the 2011 French Open.

January 2012: Top Two Women in the World

From January 2012 to January 2013, Victoria Azarenka and Maria Sharapova ranked as the top two women in the world, except for a brief period in July and August when Agnieszka Radwańska was world No. 2.

January 2012: Australian Open Victory and World No. 1 Ranking

In January 2012, Victoria Azarenka won the Australian Open, defeating Maria Sharapova in the final, and became the world No. 1, marking her first Grand Slam singles title.

August 2012: 2012 Summer Olympics

In August 2012, Victoria Azarenka participated in the 2012 Summer Olympics tennis event held at Wimbledon. She won the bronze medal in women's singles and the gold medal in mixed doubles with Max Mirnyi for Belarus, defeating Andy Murray and Laura Robson of Great Britain.

2012: Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka's Ranking

In 2012, Maria Sharapova achieved a ranking with 21 weeks and Victoria Azarenka achieved a ranking with 51 weeks.

2012: Loss to Bartoli Ends Winning Streak

In 2012, Marion Bartoli defeated Victoria Azarenka in the Miami quarterfinals, snapping Azarenka's 26-match winning streak. Azarenka later avenged the loss by winning against Bartoli in the China Open semi-finals.

2012: Australian Open Victory and World No. 1 Ranking

In 2012, Victoria Azarenka defeated Maria Sharapova in the final of the Australian Open, becoming the first player from her country to win a Grand Slam singles title and claim the world No. 1 ranking. She also won against Sharapova in two further finals at Indian Wells, and Beijing. However, Sharapova won in the final of the 2012 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix. Their two non-finals were split, Azarenka winning at the US Open and Sharapova winning at the year-end championships.

2012: Season Achievements and Records

In 2012, Victoria Azarenka set a new record for single-season prize money, earning $7.9 million. She also ended the season with a 69–10 win–loss record and secured six titles, showcasing a dominant performance throughout the year.

2012: Azarenka Wins All Meetings Against Li Na

In 2012, Victoria Azarenka won all three matches against Li Na, including the final of the Sydney International, and meetings at Madrid and the year-end championships.

2012: Qatar Open Win and BNP Paribas Open Win

In 2012, Victoria Azarenka won her third title of the year at the Qatar Open, defeating Sam Stosur, and won the BNP Paribas Open, defeating Maria Sharapova. She withdrew from the Dubai Championships due to an ankle injury. Her 26-match win streak ended in the quarters of the Sony Ericsson Open in a loss against Marion Bartoli.

2012: Australian Open and Year-End No. 1

In 2012, Victoria Azarenka won the Australian Open and became the year-end No. 1, as ranked by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA).

2012: Olympic Gold Medal in Mixed Doubles

In 2012, Victoria Azarenka won the Olympic gold medal in mixed doubles at the London Olympics with Max Mirnyi.

2012: 2012 Australian Open Title

In 2012, the text mentions that Victoria Azarenka had one Grand Slam Title- the 2012 Australian Open.

January 2013: Top Two Women in the World

August 2013: Forbes' Highest Paid Female Athlete

In August 2013, Forbes magazine ranked Azarenka as the fourth highest paid female athlete in the world, reporting total earnings of $15.7 million from 2012 to 2013. Of that total, $6.7 million came from prize money and $9 million from endorsements.

2013: Victoria Azarenka's Ranking

In 2013, Victoria Azarenka achieved a ranking with 51 weeks.

2013: 2013 Australian Open Final

In 2013, Victoria Azarenka and Li Na met in the Australian Open final, both holding one Grand Slam title. Azarenka won the match in three sets after Li Na sustained injuries, successfully defending her Australian Open title. This victory also made Azarenka the first world No. 1 to win a Major since Serena Williams in 2010.

2013: Second Victory Over Williams

In 2013, Victoria Azarenka defeated Serena Williams in the final of the Qatar Total Open in three sets, marking only her second victory over Williams in a WTA Tour match. Later that year, Williams won against Azarenka at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia.

2013: Victory at Western & Southern Open

In 2013, Victoria Azarenka won her 18th WTA title at the Western & Southern Open, her first since 2013 Western & Southern Open .

2016: Angelique Kerber's Ranking

In 2016, Angelique Kerber achieved a ranking with 34 weeks.

2016: Fourth Win Against Serena Williams

In 2016, Victoria Azarenka defeated Serena Williams in the final of the Indian Wells Open, becoming the first player to defeat Serena four times in a final.

2016: Sunshine Double Winner

In 2016, Victoria Azarenka won the Sunshine Double, a prestigious achievement in tennis.

2016: Western & Southern Open Title Victory

In 2016, Victoria Azarenka won the Western & Southern Open title via walkover after Naomi Osaka withdrew, marking her first WTA singles title since the 2016 Miami Open and since giving birth to her son.

2017: Serena Williams, Karolina Pliskova, Garbiñe Muguruza and Simona Halep's Ranking

In 2017, Serena Williams achieved a ranking with 319 weeks, Karolina Pliskova achieved a ranking with 8 weeks, Garbiñe Muguruza achieved a ranking with 4 weeks and Simona Halep achieved a ranking with 64 weeks.

January 2018: Custody Battle Resolution and Tournament Resumption

On 16 January 2018, it was announced that Victoria Azarenka won her custody battle hearing and was set to resume her career at the Indian Wells Open.

2018: Caroline Wozniacki's Ranking

In 2018, Caroline Wozniacki achieved a ranking with 71 weeks.

2019: Naomi Osaka's Ranking

In 2019, Naomi Osaka achieved a ranking with 25 weeks.

2020: First Grand Slam Victory Against Williams

In 2020, Victoria Azarenka defeated Serena Williams in the US Open semifinal in three sets, marking her first victory against Williams in a Grand Slam tournament.