| 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | R4 | QF | R4 | R3 | R3 | R1 | - | - | - | - |
| French Open | - | R1 | QF | R4 | R1 | R1 | - | - | - | - |
| Wimbledon | - | - | QF | R3 | R3 | R1 | - | - | - | - |
| US Open | - | R2 | R3 | R3 | R4 | R3 | - | - | - | - |
Ten-year Grand Slam History2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
Australian Open R4 QF R4 R3 R3 R1 - - - -
French Open - R1 QF R4 R1 R1 - - - -Wimbledon - - QF R3 R3 R1 - - - -
US Open - R2 R3 R3 R4 R3 - - - -
Not only did Azarenka deny Serena the opportunity to claim her 6th victory here in Miami, she took away her chance to break Steffi Graf’s record for the most singles titles at this tournament (5). “I gave the effort that I could give today. That’s all I could give,” says Serena. She played with a taped left thigh, and was visibly limping towards the middle of the 2nd set.
Despite the exchange of grunts from both sides of the court, it was clear that Serena wasn’t able to get to the ball fast enough, which she later admitted. “It was a little difficult moving to the left and a little bit to the right. A little forward was also difficult,” she said with a laugh.
After hitting the winning point, Azarenka was bursting with excitement as she dropped her racquet and ran over to hug her coach, Antonio Van Grichen, and her fitness coach, Mark Willington.
