SYDNEY, Jan. 13 (UPI) -- Victoria Azarenka defeated Li Na in a three-set final Friday at the Apia International tennis tournament in Sydney.
Azarenka, ranked No. 3 in the world, edged by Li 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 for her ninth WTA title and fourth since last April. She's won six of her last eight finals appearances since August 2010. Li, who holds the No. 5 ranking, lost in her attempt to repeat as the Sydney champion.