Azarenka sinks Sharapova

World number one Victoria Azarenka last night repeated her Australian Open triumph over Maria Sharapova to reach her first US Open final.

The Melbourne victory, which gave Azarenka her first grand slam title had been one-sided, as the Belarusian lost only three games but this was a titanic struggle between two of women’s tennis’ biggest fighters.

Azarenka finally came out on top 3-6 6-2 6-4 after two hours and 42 minutes and will meet either Serena Williams or French Open finalist Sara Errani tonight.