2013 Australian Open: Women's Final Day Update 26 January

A fan’s eye view of Women’s Final, Day 13 of the Australian Open.

2013 Australian Open Women’s Final

No.1 seed Victoria Azarenka defeated No.6 seed Na Li 4-6, 6-4, 6-3.

Both players were seeking to win their second Grand Slam title. Azarenka lead the head-to-head match-up 5-4.

It was a match filled with drama.

Azarenka coming to the match following her misunderstood comment after her semi-final win.

Li Na going over on her ankle during the second set, getting it taped, and going over again during the third set and hitting her head, creating worries of concussion.

Azarenka being watched by Redfoo wearing a leopard print jacket and patterned leggings.

Li Na having the majority of the crowd on her side.

Both players played well and it was the most interesting AO Women’s final that I can remember in a while (probably since Li Na was last in it!).

Vika did well in her winner speech after defending her crown, thanking everyone and being diplomatic.

For me, Li Na is the Queen, I’ll remember her spirit and her smile.

Read more in the Australian Open match review Twice is nice.

By the way, if you’re wondering if it’s Na Li or Li Na, here’s my article where she confirms.

Finalists’ Form Guide

Victoria Azarenka

To reach the final Azarenka defeated Niculescu, Daniilidou, Hampton, Vesnina and Stephens.
Only dropped 1 set in round 3 to Hampton.
Won 77 games losing 31, scoring 449 total points.
Served 12 aces and 28 double faults.
Hit 128 winners and 133 unforced errors.
Spent 8h 47m on court.

Road to the final

Na Li

Reached the final defeating Karatantcheva, Govortsova, Cirstea, Goerges, Radwanska and Sharapova.
Yet to concede a set.
Won 75 games losing 35, scoring 416 total points.
Served 16 aces and 16 double faults.
Hit 128 winners and 162 unforced errors.
Spent 8h 32m on court.

Road to the final