Victoria Azarenka thwarts Serena Williams in Key Biscayne final

Apr. 4, 2009
Serena Williams' reign on Key Biscayne was ended by Victoria Azarenka. The 19-year-old from Belarus won 6-3, 6-1 Saturday in the final of the Sony Ericsson Open, spoiling Williams' bid for a record sixth Key Biscayne title.
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