Azarenka forced to dig deep

TENNIS – On centre court Alberta Brianti was ahead by a set and 4-0 in the second against world number one, Victoria Azarenka. The Belorussian dug deep and recovered winning 6-7 6-4 6-2. Defending champion Li Na won against Sorana Cirstea. Successful debuts also for Bartoli and Radwanska. From Paris Davide Zirone, translated by Paul Sassoon