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Serena Williams overpowers Victoria Azarenka in straight sets to win Madrid Open
Later, Roger Federer faces Tomas Berdych as the Swiss star seeks his third title here in the men’s final.
Williams broke Azarenka’s first service game when the Australian Open winner could only stab her powerful return into the stands.
William’s strong start left Azarenka shaken, and she hit three double faults to cede her serve again and trail 3-0.
The flustered Azarenka netted a forehand after Williams had fallen on the slick surface and left the entire court open. She then produced another double fault to cap a disastrous first set.
Williams kept the momentum going, hitting her fifth and sixth aces to hold for love at the start of the second set.
As her frustration boiled over, Azarenka smashed her racket into the ground moments before Williams blasted a return by her to break her yet again.
The 13-time Grand Slam winner sealed the victory in one hour, four minutes with her final ace.
