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Teenager Azarenka takes Brisbane trophy

Published: Jan. 10, 2009 at 12:59 PM

BRISBANE, Australia, Jan. 10 (UPI) -- Victoria Azarenka of Belarus broke Marion Bartoli six times and downed the Frenchwoman 6-3, 6-1 Sunday in the championship match of the Brisbane International.

The 19-year-old Azarank needed 71 minutes to claim her first title on the WTA Tour.

Azaranka didn't lose a set in the tournament.

Bartoli last won a singles title in 2006.

Topics: Marion Bartoli, Victoria Azarenka

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