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The 2023 tennis season is nearing its end. While the ATP World Tour Finals is ongoing, the WTA season has already ended on a high at the Billie Jean King Cup. It is a time for players to rest and rejuvenate for the next season while spending quality time with their near and dear ones. Former World Number 1, Victoria Azarenka was spotted at an event, enjoying some quality time. Later, she shared a glimpse of her time with an American ATP star, who is quite famous for his looks.

The 2-time Grand Slam champion is in Texas where she participated at the San Antonio International Team Tennis Championships. Let’s find out with whom Azarenka posed at the event.

Victoria Azarenka captures a selfie with ‘cowboy’ ATP star

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The 3-day event in Texas was an exhibition event for a noble cause. Proceeds from the tournament benefitted the SA Sports I-Play Program, Bush ACE Outreach Program, and several of the players’ non-profit foundations benefitting children throughout Texas. Azarenka participated at the event with American star, J.J. Wolf, who is known for his mullet cut on the Tour.

After the event, Azarenka shared glimpses of her time with Wolf on social media. Taking to her official Twitter handle, Azarenka retweeted her image with Wolf, shared by Mubadala Citi DC Open’s official Twitter handle. In the caption, she wrote, “There is no Texas without a cowboy,” along with a smiling emoji with a hat.

Additionally, Azarenka also took to her official Instagram handle to share the same image. On this platform, she wrote, “San Antonio with a cowboy.” Wolf reposted the story and said, “the New and improved Beth Dutton.”

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Azarenka wasn’t the only high-profile player to attend this event. The exhibition tournament was also graced by American legend, Venus Williams, who fulfilled the wish of former World Number 1 WTA player.

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Venus Williams paired up with Kim Clijsters

The two former World Number One’s were on the same team at the exhibition event in Texas. Clijsters never got to play alongside the elder Williams sister and this tournament fulfilled her wish.

Talking about this, Clijsters said, “Never got to play with her on tour but happy we got a few points in together today.” She took to her official Twitter handle to express happiness about playing alongside the American legend.

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With these tennis icons gracing the event, it marked a hugely successful weekend for Texas tennis that will be a step forward for the betterment of society. By participating in the event, stars like Azarenka, Williams, and Clijsters have shown why they are legends in the true sense, with their contribution to making this world a better place to live.

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