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Victoria Azarenka and Serena Williams are the world’s two best female tennis players at the moment and they are arch rivals. Whenever they play against each other, the spectators get to see terrific tussle.

Azarenka believes that she has been benefitted by the rivalry between herself and Serena. According to her, it’s something which has helped her become an improved player.

Azarenka’s chances of playing against Serena in the near future are pretty good. Both these players are going to take part in the upcoming Brisbane International Tennis tournament and if both of them make it to the title round there, they will be up against each other.

There have been 16 matches played between Azarenka and Serena so far out of which the Belarusian player has managed to win just 3 so far.

Talking to the reporters yesterday about the rivalry between herself and Serena, Azarenka said, “These kinds of rivalries help you improve to be honest. When you face a player of the calibre of Serena, you get to know about your weaknesses.”

“I really love playing against her. It’s always challenging to walk out there and take her on, but, it’s enjoyable too.”

“You want to beat top class players because that’s what gives you satisfaction. You put so much effort during the training sessions just to do that.”

During the last season too, Azarenka was scheduled to face Serena in the semi final round in Brisbane, but, she withdrew herself from that game due to some reason. Now, this time around, it is widely expected that both the players would reach the final and take on each other. If that happens, it will be a cracker of a game.

Azarenka’s first match in the Brisbane International Tennis tournament is against Casey Dellacqua of Australia.