The 33-year-old recovered emphatically after dropping the first set 6-1, conceding just three games in the remainder of the match to roll into the second week. Azarenka was slow off the blocks, hitting just two winners and leaking three double faults as the American drew first blood.
However, the 2012-13 winner improved in the next two sets as Keys’ level dropped, closing out a 99-minute victory to move to the second week. At her post-match press conference, the Belarusian said that she will look to use her experience as a first Australian Open quarterfinal since 2016 beckons:
She continued:
The two-time Grand Slam winner will next play either Maria Sakkari or Zhu Lin for a place in the last eight.
“Nobody’s going to play for you; you just got to go out and do what you believe is right” - Victoria Azarenka
Victoria Azarenka has no qualms about admitting that she had to find solutions on the go after a slow start against Keys.
Providing a sneak peek at her mindset when the American was on the ascendancy in the game, Azarenka said:
She continued:
Azarenka is the only former Australian Open winner left in the draw.
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