TENNIS NEWS FLASH • AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2018 • VICTORIA AZARENKA GIVEN A WILDCARD

Written by: Staff on 12th December 2017

TENNIS NEWS FLASH • AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2018 • VICTORIA AZARENKA GIVEN A WILDCARD

epa05127994 Victoria Azarenka of Belarus in action against Angelique Kerber of Germany during their quarter finals round on day ten of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, 27 January 2016. EPA/TRACEY NEARMY AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT |

Victoria Azarenka Awarded Australian Open Wildcard

Tournament Director Craig Tiley confirmed today that every assistance would be provided to the former champion in order for her to compete at the event where she has achieved her greatest success.

“Vika’s current situation is obviously very difficult for her and we have reached out to offer any support we can.

“As a two-time Australian Open champion we’ve awarded her a wildcard and look forward to seeing her back on court in Melbourne in January.”

Azarenka is looking forward to returning to Melbourne and the Australian Open where she has hoisted the trophy twice.

“I’m so excited about coming back to Melbourne for the Australian Open, it’s my favorite tournament,” Azarenka said.

“I’ve won there twice and always feel so comfortable on court and the city is great.

“It’s been a tough year and being able to come back to the AO will be a really positive way to start 2018. I’d like to thank Craig and his team for their understanding and support and can’t wait to see all my Aussie fans again.”