The entrants for the 2018 Australian Open were announced today and one notable missing name was Victoria Azarenka [http://www.essentiallysports.com/azarenka-miss-us-open-2017/]. The Belarussian had been out of action for a while for personal reasons. Azarenka has been in a custody dispute involving her son, Leo, with a court order limiting her traveling. She had returned to tour during the grasscourt season, following the birth of her son, but played just two events before stepping off again. 2018 Australian Open [http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/aza-300x200.jpg]Azarenka will miss the final slam of the year due a custody battle over her son Leo The Belarusian had entered the warmup event in Auckland, indicating she planned to return at the beginning of next season. But that appearance also now seems in doubt. Serena Williams [http://www.tennis.com/player/405/serena-williams/] is among the entries for the Australian Open, having said she intends to return to tour just a few months following childbirth herself. She is the defending champion at the event, but has not played since her victory there. Azarenka parted ways with her coach Michael Joyce last week. The pair worked together when she returned to the tour following her maternity leave. Unfortunately the former World No.1’s comeback has been interrupted due to family issues, which saw her withdraw from the US Open. Joyce said in a statement, “Vika is an extremely talented player. While I am excited to see her return to tennis, I encourage and respect her decision to put her family first. It is with deep regret that I have decided to move forward with my coaching career while she continues to work out her private life. I look forward to seeing her on the tour soon and wish her the best of luck.” The Belarusian will begin her 2018 season at the ASB Classic in Auckland. But she has not played since competing at Wimbledon in July. A chance of performing well in Auckland looks slim and she will be missed at the 2018 Australian Open. 

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<h2><strong>Australian Open: Latest News, Results and Records</strong></h2>
The Australian Open is the youngest of all the Grand Slams, having first started in 1905.

The tournament holds the record for the highest attendance at a Grand Slam event, where 743,667 people attended during the 2018 edition of the Australian Open. It also has the honor of being the first Grand Slam tournament to feature indoor play during wet weather or extreme heat.

There are three main courts, the Rod Laver Arena, the Melbourne Arena and the Margaret Court Arena. Aside from that, they have courts 7 to 15 and even court 19 and 20. The tournament first became open to all from 1969 onwards, a year after the remaining 3 did so.

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<h2><strong>Records</strong></h2>
<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/novak-djokovic/">Novak Djokovic</a> is the most successful player of the Australian Open in the Open era. The Serbian star has clinched eight Australian Open titles.

In the women's side of the game, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/serena-williams/">Serena Williams</a> is the most successful player with seven titles to her credit. Again, this was set in the Open era. Overall, Williams is still four behind tennis legend Margaret Court.

The youngest winner in the men's singles game was Australian player Ken Rosewall. Meanwhile, on the women's side, it was Martina Hingis. The players were 18 years, 2 months and 16 years, 4 months old respectively.

With regard to the oldest players, Rosewall bagged this crown at the aged 37 years and 2 months. However, if <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/roger-federer/">Roger Federer</a> wins the Australian Open, he could overtake Rosewall. In the women's side of the game, Thelma Long was the oldest winner at 35 years and 8 months.
<h2>Australian Open 2021 Plans</h2>
The two Grand Slams held after the Australian Open 2020 saw major changes than usual. The <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/us-open-2020/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">US Open 2020</a> and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/french-open-2020/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">French Open 2020</a> were held inside a bio-secure bubble on account of the complications arising due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The US Open 2020 was held behind closed doors, while the French Open 2020 saw just 1000 spectators allowed inside the Roland Garros fields.

Australian Open organizers are planning to allow 50 percent of the seats to be filled by fans. This is subject to government clearance. They also <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/that-wont-happen-australian-open-2021-proposes-to-relax-strict-quarantine-measures/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">plan</a> on introducing relaxations on a lot of the quarantine restrictions the players had in Paris and New York.

While the 14-day quarantine will be there on arrival at Melbourne Park, there is expected to be some freedom for players and their team members.

Australian Open 2021 is expected to be held from January 18-31, 2021.

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<td><strong>Men's Si</strong><strong style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">ngles</strong><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;"> - Novak Djokovic</span>

<strong>Women's Singles</strong> - Sofia Kenin

<strong>Men's Doubles</strong> - Rajeev Ram/Joe Salisbury

<strong>Women's Doubles</strong> - Timea Babos/Kristina Mladenovic

<strong>Mixed Doubles</strong> - Barbora Krejčíková/Nikola Mektic</td>
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<td><b>Most Titles</b></td>
<td><strong>Men's Singles</strong> - Novak Djokovic (8)

<strong>Women's Singles</strong> - Margaret Court (11)

<strong>Men's Doubles</strong> - Adrian Quist (10)

<strong>Women's Doubles</strong> - Thelma Coyne Long (12)

<strong>Mixed Doubles</strong> - Harry Hopman, Colin Long, Daphne Akhurst Cozens, Nell Hall Hopman, Nancye Wynne Bolton, Thelma Coyne Long (4)</td>
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Australian Open: Latest News, Results and Records The Australian Open is the youngest of all the Grand Slams, having first started in 1905. The tournament holds the record for the highest attendance at a Grand Slam event, where 743,667 people attended during the 2018 edition of the Australian Open. It also has the honor of being the first Grand Slam tournament to feature indoor play during wet weather or extreme heat. There are three main courts, the Rod Laver Arena, the Melbourne Arena and the Margaret Court Arena. Aside from that, they have courts 7 to 15 and even court 19 and 20. The tournament first became open to all from 1969 onwards, a year after the remaining 3 did so. Records Novak Djokovic is the most successful player of the Australian Open in the Open era. The Serbian star has clinched eight Australian Open titles. In the women&#8217;s side of the game, Serena Williams is the most successful player with seven titles to her credit. Again, this was set in the Open era. Overall, Williams is still four behind tennis legend Margaret Court. The youngest winner in the men&#8217;s singles game was Australian player Ken Rosewall. Meanwhile, on the women&#8217;s side, it was Martina Hingis. The players were 18 years, 2 months and 16 years, 4 months old respectively. With regard to the oldest players, Rosewall bagged this crown at the aged 37 years and 2 months. However, if Roger Federer wins the Australian Open, he could overtake Rosewall. In the women&#8217;s side of the game, Thelma Long was the oldest winner at 35 years and 8 months. Australian Open 2021 Plans The two Grand Slams held after the Australian Open 2020 saw major changes than usual. The US Open 2020 and French Open 2020 were held inside a bio-secure bubble on account of the complications arising due to the coronavirus pandemic. The US Open 2020 was held behind closed doors, while the French Open 2020 saw just 1000 spectators allowed inside the Roland Garros fields. Australian Open organizers are planning to allow 50 percent of the seats to be filled by fans. This is subject to government clearance. They also plan on introducing relaxations on a lot of the quarantine restrictions the players had in Paris and New York. While the 14-day quarantine will be there on arrival at Melbourne Park, there is expected to be some freedom for players and their team members. Australian Open 2021 is expected to be held from January 18-31, 2021.   Edition 108th Open Era (52nd)  Current Prize Money $4.5 million (men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s champion)  Number of Entries (Main Draw) 128  Current Champions Men&#8217;s Singles &#8211; Novak Djokovic Women&#8217;s Singles &#8211; Sofia Kenin Men&#8217;s Doubles &#8211; Rajeev Ram/Joe Salisbury Women&#8217;s Doubles &#8211; Timea Babos/Kristina Mladenovic Mixed Doubles &#8211; Barbora Krejčíková/Nikola Mektic  Most Titles Men&#8217;s Singles &#8211; Novak Djokovic (8) Women&#8217;s Singles &#8211; Margaret Court (11) Men&#8217;s Doubles &#8211; Adrian Quist (10) Women&#8217;s Doubles &#8211; Thelma Coyne Long (12) Mixed Doubles &#8211; Harry Hopman, Colin Long, Daphne Akhurst Cozens, Nell Hall Hopman, Nancye Wynne Bolton, Thelma Coyne Long (4)

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<strong>History</strong>

The sport of tennis is said to originate from the 12th century in France. However, at that time, players were using their palms to hit the ball. From the 16th century onwards, rackets began to be put in use.

But it was only from the 19th century onwards that it became a serious game. A typical tennis match consists of games. Players score 15 points to 30 points to 40 points and finally a game. In the event of 40-40, also known as a deuce, a player has to gain an advantage and win the next point to win the game.

The first to reach 6 games with a minimum gap of 2 games wins a set. However, if one player wins 6 games and the other wins 5, the leading player has to win a 7th game before his opponent. In the event of six games all, on certain occasions, a tiebreak is played until a player either reaches 6 games or wins by 2 games if both reach 6 games.

Coming to sets, there are 2 types of matches, 3-set matches and 5-set matches. In the event of the former, if a player earns 2 set wins, he or she wins the match. In the latter's case, it is a case of a player winning at least 3 sets.

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There are various tennis tournaments held throughout the year. But the ultimate tournaments are known as Grand Slams. There are four main Grand Slams held every year. In chronological order, they are the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open. Out of the four, Wimbledon is the oldest, first being held in 1877. The Australian Open is the youngest, first being held in 1905.

With regard to players, Margaret Court holds the record for the most Grand Slam wins for women. In the men's section, it is Roger Federer.
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<td width="319"><strong>Maximum Number of Players on Court</strong></td>
<td width="319">2</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Number of Grand Slams per Year</strong></td>
<td width="319">4</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Maximum Number of Grand Slams Won by a Male</strong></td>
<td width="319">20 (Roger Federer)</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Maximum Number of Grand Slams Won by a Female </strong></td>
<td width="319">24 (Margaret Court)</td>
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History The sport of tennis is said to originate from the 12th century in France. However, at that time, players were using their palms to hit the ball. From the 16th century onwards, rackets began to be put in use. But it was only from the 19th century onwards that it became a serious game. A typical tennis match consists of games. Players score 15 points to 30 points to 40 points and finally a game. In the event of 40-40, also known as a deuce, a player has to gain an advantage and win the next point to win the game. The first to reach 6 games with a minimum gap of 2 games wins a set. However, if one player wins 6 games and the other wins 5, the leading player has to win a 7th game before his opponent. In the event of six games all, on certain occasions, a tiebreak is played until a player either reaches 6 games or wins by 2 games if both reach 6 games. Coming to sets, there are 2 types of matches, 3-set matches and 5-set matches. In the event of the former, if a player earns 2 set wins, he or she wins the match. In the latter&#8217;s case, it is a case of a player winning at least 3 sets. There are various tennis tournaments held throughout the year. But the ultimate tournaments are known as Grand Slams. There are four main Grand Slams held every year. In chronological order, they are the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open. Out of the four, Wimbledon is the oldest, first being held in 1877. The Australian Open is the youngest, first being held in 1905. With regard to players, Margaret Court holds the record for the most Grand Slam wins for women. In the men&#8217;s section, it is Roger Federer.  Maximum Number of Players on Court 2  Number of Grand Slams per Year 4  Maximum Number of Grand Slams Won by a Male 20 (Roger Federer)  Maximum Number of Grand Slams Won by a Female  24 (Margaret Court)

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<h3><strong>Victoria Azarenka 2021: Net Worth, Salary and Endorsement</strong></h3>
Belarusian tennis player Victoria Azarenka is a former WTA World Number one. She turned pro back in 2003.

[caption id="attachment_482807" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-482807" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1272812055.jpg" alt="Victoria Axarenka" width="1920" height="1280" /> ROME, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 16: Victoria Azarenka of Belarus celebrates in her round one match against Venus Williams of The United States during day three of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia at Foro Italico on September 16, 2020 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Riccardo Antimiani - Pool/Getty Images)[/caption]

After the 2017 Wimbledon, Victoria Azarenka and her then-boyfriend, Billy McKeague, were involved in a dispute over the custody of their son Leo.

As a result of the long custody battle, her tennis career took a backseat. She was even forced to withdraw from all tournaments in 2017.
<h3><strong>On-court Achievements</strong></h3>
As mentioned before, Victoria Azarenka is a former World Number one. She is also a two-time <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/australian-open/">Australian Open</a> champion, having won in 2012 and 2013.

With regard to the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/french-open-2019/">French Open</a> and Wimbledon, her best results there have been semifinal runs. However, Victoria Azarenka is also a three-time finalist at the US Open, with the most recent appearance in 2020.

In both her first two finalist appearances in New York, she lost to <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/serena-williams/">Serena Williams</a>. In 2020, she lost to <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/naomi-osaka/">Naomi Osaka</a>.

Victoria Azarenka has 21 WTA titles in all, with 10 coming from WTA Premier and Premier 5 tournaments. Nine came from WTA Tour tournaments.

After her maternity hiatus, she reached the Wimbledon mixed doubles final. She won a doubles title at <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/italian-open/">Italian Open</a> 2019, where she teamed up with <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/ashleigh-barty/">Ash Barty</a>.

Azarenka and Barty also reached the US Open doubles final. Also, she reached the singles finals in Monterrey that year.


<h3>Azarenka's form leading up to the 2021 season</h3>
The 2020 season saw Azarenka's resurgence in tennis post the WTA Tour's resumption after the hiatus. She won the Western and Southern Open, and extended her run to the US Open final, defeating Serena Williams in the semi-final. In the final, she won the first set but lost the match to Naomi Osaka.

She also reached the Rome Masters quarter-final, defeating Sofia Kenin 6-0, 6-0 at the event.

Azarenka ended her season with a final at the Ostrava Open. The Belarusian star is currently at no. 13 in the WTA rankings.

[caption id="attachment_422862" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-422862" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201025203227/2020-09-27T110446Z_80845271_UP1EG9R0URYU1_RTRMADP_3_TENNIS-FRENCHOPEN-1.jpg" alt="Victoria Azarenka at French Open 2020" width="1920" height="1263" /> Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - September 27, 2020 Belarus' Victoria Azarenka in action during her first round match against Montenegro's Danka Kovinic. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann[/caption]
<h3>Victoria Azarenka: Net worth 2021</h3>
Azarenka has earned $32,347,288 worth of prize-money over the course of her career so far. She has an <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/richest-tennis/victoria-azarenka-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">estimated</a> net worth of $20 million.
<h3><b><strong>Victoria Azarenka's </strong>Endorsements 2021</b></h3>
In August 2013, Azarenka was the fourth highest-paid female athlete according to Forbes. Vika had total earnings of $15.7 million between 2012–2013.

The Belarussian has been endorsed by <strong>Nike, Wilson, American Express, Citizen Watch, Six Star Pro Nutrition, Red Bull, InstaForex,</strong> and others.
<h3><strong>Foundation and Charity Work</strong></h3>
Like most of her rivals and contemporaries, Azarenka has played various exhibition matches for charity. One charity that she supports is the fight against gender violence.
<h3>How to contact Victoria Azarenka?</h3>
<strong>Twitter</strong> - <a href="https://twitter.com/vika7?s=17" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@vika7</a>

<strong>Instagram</strong> - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vichka35/?hl=en">Victoria Azarenka </a>
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<td width="319"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td width="319">31</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td width="319">Single</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Spouse</strong></td>
<td width="319">None</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Residence</strong></td>
<td width="319">Manhattan Beach, California</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td width="319">Belarusian</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Endorsements</strong></td>
<td width="319">Nike, Wilson, American Express, Citizen Watch, Red Bull, Six Star Pro Nutrition</td>
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Victoria Azarenka 2021: Net Worth, Salary and Endorsement Belarusian tennis player Victoria Azarenka is a former WTA World Number one. She turned pro back in 2003. ROME, ITALY &#8211; SEPTEMBER 16: Victoria Azarenka of Belarus celebrates in her round one match against Venus Williams of The United States during day three of the Internazionali BNL d&#8217;Italia at Foro Italico on September 16, 2020 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Riccardo Antimiani &#8211; Pool/Getty Images) After the 2017 Wimbledon, Victoria Azarenka and her then-boyfriend, Billy McKeague, were involved in a dispute over the custody of their son Leo. As a result of the long custody battle, her tennis career took a backseat. She was even forced to withdraw from all tournaments in 2017. On-court Achievements As mentioned before, Victoria Azarenka is a former World Number one. She is also a two-time Australian Open champion, having won in 2012 and 2013. With regard to the French Open and Wimbledon, her best results there have been semifinal runs. However, Victoria Azarenka is also a three-time finalist at the US Open, with the most recent appearance in 2020. In both her first two finalist appearances in New York, she lost to Serena Williams. In 2020, she lost to Naomi Osaka. Victoria Azarenka has 21 WTA titles in all, with 10 coming from WTA Premier and Premier 5 tournaments. Nine came from WTA Tour tournaments. After her maternity hiatus, she reached the Wimbledon mixed doubles final. She won a doubles title at Italian Open 2019, where she teamed up with Ash Barty. Azarenka and Barty also reached the US Open doubles final. Also, she reached the singles finals in Monterrey that year. Azarenka&#8217;s form leading up to the 2021 season The 2020 season saw Azarenka&#8217;s resurgence in tennis post the WTA Tour&#8217;s resumption after the hiatus. She won the Western and Southern Open, and extended her run to the US Open final, defeating Serena Williams in the semi-final. In the final, she won the first set but lost the match to Naomi Osaka. She also reached the Rome Masters quarter-final, defeating Sofia Kenin 6-0, 6-0 at the event. Azarenka ended her season with a final at the Ostrava Open. The Belarusian star is currently at no. 13 in the WTA rankings. Tennis &#8211; French Open &#8211; Roland Garros, Paris, France &#8211; September 27, 2020 Belarus&#8217; Victoria Azarenka in action during her first round match against Montenegro&#8217;s Danka Kovinic. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann Victoria Azarenka: Net worth 2021 Azarenka has earned $32,347,288 worth of prize-money over the course of her career so far. She has an estimated net worth of $20 million. Victoria Azarenka&#8217;s Endorsements 2021 In August 2013, Azarenka was the fourth highest-paid female athlete according to Forbes. Vika had total earnings of $15.7 million between 2012–2013. The Belarussian has been endorsed by Nike, Wilson, American Express, Citizen Watch, Six Star Pro Nutrition, Red Bull, InstaForex, and others. Foundation and Charity Work Like most of her rivals and contemporaries, Azarenka has played various exhibition matches for charity. One charity that she supports is the fight against gender violence. How to contact Victoria Azarenka? Twitter &#8211; @vika7 Instagram &#8211; Victoria Azarenka   Age 31  Marital Status Single  Spouse None  Residence Manhattan Beach, California  Nationality Belarusian  Endorsements Nike, Wilson, American Express, Citizen Watch, Red Bull, Six Star Pro Nutrition