Serena Williams vs. Victoria Azarenka: Score and Highlights from US Open 2012
By on September 9, 2012
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2012 U.S. Open—women's final.
Serena Williams defeats Victoria Azarenka.
Result:
Serena Williams wins 6-2, 2-6, 7-5
Review:
Serena Williams is the toast of all America after winning another U.S. Open Grand Slam title—taking out World No. 1 Victoria Azarenka in three sets in a Grand Slam epic.
The Belarusian looked to have the match there for the taking after Williams' plethora of unforced errors handed her a double break in the second set and whilst she did go on to claim the set, she couldn't carry it through to achieve the victory.
Azarenka actually served for the match—up 5-4 in the third set—but was broken by Williams and seemed to lose all momentum and confidence after that moment.
It was all Williams after that, who was understandably ecstatic with her championship victory—a victory that will go down as one of the greatest Grand Slam matches in history.
Thanks for following guys; what an incredible match of tennis we just witnessed!
Full credit to Serena Willaims, the 2012 U.S. Open champion, but you've got to feel a little sorry for Victoria Azarenka. Something incredible just happened tonight.
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Final score: 6-2, 2-6, 7-5 to Serena Williams
What an incredible Grand Slam final this has been!
Azarenka was serving for the title at 5-4 and couldn't get the job done. Heartbreaking for the World No. 1; jubilation for Serena Williams.
Vika is absolutely devastated—just crying into her towel.
Got to hand it to Serena, though. Not many Grand Slam winners better than that.
One of the best and perhaps even the greatest in history. What a performance.
Serena Williams wins!!!
Incredible from Williams!! Azarenka's backhand is long and Serena Williams is the champion!
Azarenka serving to stay in the Championship. 6-5 Williams, final set.
Fault.
Championship point.
Azarenka serving to stay in the Championship. 6-5 Williams, final set.
And it's long!!!
Championship point Serena Williams.
Azarenka serving to stay in the Championship. 6-5 Williams, final set.
Forehand called long... challenge coming...
Azarenka serving to stay in the Championship. 6-5 Williams, final set.
Backhand down the line was open...... but she missed.
We're back to deuce. How costly could that be four Azarenka?
Azarenka serving to stay in the Championship. 6-5 Williams, final set.
Williams drags it into the net off Azarenka's second serve.
Adavntage Vika.
Azarenka serving to stay in the Championship. 6-5 Williams, final set.
Williams backhand across court in behind Azarenka's backhand.
Williams wants to finish this right now.
Deuce.
Azarenka serving to stay in the Championship. 6-5 Williams, final set.
Incredible drop shot at the net from Azarenka.
40-30 Azarenka. Are we heading for a tiebreak? How incredible would that be?
Azarenka serving to stay in the Championship. 6-5 Williams, final set.
Incredible forehand down the line from Williams. 30-all.
Azarenka serving to stay in the Championship. 6-5 Williams, final set.
Huge serving brings up 30-15 for Azarenka.
Azarenka serving to stay in the Championship. Williams leading 6-5, final set.
Little argument to be had, this is the most tense Grand Slam final Serena Williams has ever played. #usopen
Azarenka serving to stay in the Championship. Williams leading 6-5, final set.
Azarenka forehand is long. 0-15 Williams.
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Williams holds. Now Azarenka serving to stay in the Championship.
Incredible turn of events.
Five minutes ago, Azarenka was serving for the Grand Slam crown. Now she's serving to stay in the Championship herself. Unbelievable.
40-15, Williams. 5-all third set.
Azarenka falling apart at the other end. The pressure has got to her.
She is rattled and cannot compose herself.
Keeps dragging the ball into the net. Not following through her shots.
30-15—incredible backhand from Azarenka!!
Williams attacking, Azarenka beats her on the backhand side with a wonderful passing shot.
The definition of a clutch shot.
30-0 Williams. 5-all third set.
Charges down that drop shot and puts herself in a commanding position to win this game.
15-0, Williams serving, 5-all third set.
Williams rocks a forehand down the line. Coming into her own now.
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Victoria Azarenka serving for the 2012 U.S. Open. Leads 5-4 in the third set!
Williams breaks back!!!
We're level at five-all, third set of the 2012 U.S. Open final.
The 22,000 crowd at Flushing Meadows is on their feet.
Williams to serve at five-all.
Victoria Azarenka serving for the 2012 U.S. Open. Leads 5-4 in the third set!
15-40. Azarenka forehand winner across to the forehand side of Williams.
Big shot.
Victoria Azarenka serving for the 2012 U.S. Open. Leads 5-4 in the third set!
Backhand long and Williams has three break points.
0-40.
Victoria Azarenka serving for the 2012 U.S. Open. Leads 5-4 in the third set!
Azarenka backhand into the net. 0-30. Williams refusing to give in,
Victoria Azarenka serving for the 2012 U.S. Open. Leads 5-4 in the third set.
Williams forehand winner across court.
0-15, Williams.
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Victoria Azarenka serving for the 2012 U.S. Open. Leads 5-4 in the third set.
Here. We. Go.
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