Serena Williams Wins Brisbane International

Serena Williams starts the new year with the title for the Brisbane International. Number one Williams defeated No. 2 ranked Victoria Azarenka in a 6-4, 7-5 match which defends her title for the Brisbane trophy. The title gives her her 58th trophy which includes 17 major grand slam tournaments.

Serena says this about the win: “It was a great test. It showed me where my level was. “I’m happy I was able to play both Maria and Victoria, because they brought their A games against me. I know now what I need to do for Melbourne – I look forward to it.”