Serena's the toughest opponent: Azarenka

Victoria Azarenka admits Serena Williams has “everything on her side” ahead of Saturday’s women’s singles final at the US Open.

Serena's the toughest opponent: Azarenka
Sat, 08 Sep, 2012 - 12:19

Victoria Azarenka admits Serena Williams has “everything on her side” ahead of Saturday’s women’s singles final at the US Open.

It will be world number one against fourth seed but there is no doubt it is the latter who is the favourite to win a fourth US Open title and a 15th grand slam singles crown.

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