Victoria Azarenka has won the 2016 Brisbane International, ending an injury-ridden title drought that went back all the way to summer 2013.
Facing Germany’s Angelique Kerber, Azarenka delivered a flawless performance that only allowed Kerber to hang on in the first set when the match had brief flashes of some of their most legendary encounters that often led to thrilling three-set matches.
Angelique Kerber in action at the 2016 Brisbane International 
Victoria Azarenka in action at the 2016 Brisbane International 
Angelique Kerber in action at the 2016 Brisbane International 
Victoria Azarenka in action at the 2016 Brisbane International 
Victoria Azarenka in action at the 2016 Brisbane International 
Victoria Azarenka in action at the 2016 Brisbane International 
Angelique Kerber in action at the 2016 Brisbane International 
Victoria Azarenka in action at the 2016 Brisbane International 
Victoria Azarenka in action at the 2016 Brisbane International 
Victoria Azarenka in action at the 2016 Brisbane International 
Victoria Azarenka in action at the 2016 Brisbane International 
Victoria Azarenka in action at the 2016 Brisbane International 
Victoria Azarenka in action at the 2016 Brisbane International 
Victoria Azarenka at the 2016 Brisbane International trophy ceremony 
Victoria Azarenka at the 2016 Brisbane International trophy ceremony 
Victoria Azarenka at the 2016 Brisbane International trophy ceremony 
Sascha Bajin at the 2016 Brisbane International trophy ceremony
There was no such drama on Saturday as Kerber was visibly deflated after losing the first set 6-3, allowing Azarenka to close the deal in a dominant fashion, surrendering only one more game on her way to the title.