Victoria azarenka shines at French Open with Historic double Bagel Victory
In a stunning display of skill and dominance, Victoria Azarenka has kicked off her French Open campaign in spectacular fashion. The two-time Grand Slam champion from Belarus not onyl advanced to the second round without dropping a single game but also etched her name in the record books with a remarkable achievement.
At 35 years old, Azarenka defeated Belgium’s Yanina Wickmayer in just 48 minutes, delivering a flawless performance with a scoreline of 6-0, 6-0. This rare feat, known as a double bagel, marks her as the oldest player to win a Grand Slam match in the Open Era without conceding a game. Moreover, she has become the first woman to achieve this milestone across three different decades in Grand Slam history. With 15 winners and winning 49 out of 66 points, Azarenka’s precision and power where on full display, leaving fans and commentators alike in awe.
Since 2000, only Maria Sharapova and Kim Clijsters have matched Azarenka’s record of five double bagels in Grand Slam tournaments, each achieving this six times. Azarenka’s first double bagel came at the French Open in 2008, followed by similar victories at Wimbledon in 2009, the US Open in 2013, and the Australian Open in 2016. As she continues her journey in this year’s tournament, tennis enthusiasts are eager to see if Azarenka can build on this remarkable start and reclaim her place among the sport’s elite.
