This is the semifinals of the Women's Singles at the 2013 Australian Open and it features two bright stars in Victoria Azarenka and Sloane Stephens. The match time is uncertain as it is scheduled to immediately follow after the conclusion of the Li vs. Sharapova match. However, we have a live stream ready for those who want to witness the action.
Though Azarenka has been on an amazing run, Stephens has stolen all the headlines at the Australian Open after defeating Serena Williams in the quarterfinals. This is her most successful grand slam outing and it's just her second time appearing at The Aussie.
People might say that Williams' injury helped Stephens move on to the semis. This might be true, but Stephens showed, that though only 19 years old, she can close out big matches regardless of who she's facing. Stephens ensured that there would be a different champion in Women's competition as Williams had swept up tournaments in the second half of the season.
It's not easy going from facing No. 3 to No. 1, but Stephens might have the nerve to pull another upset. She would have to defeat Azarenka, who has truly been unstoppable. Her biggest threat was American Jamie Thompson, who pushed her to three sets in the third round of Women's Singles.
Azarenka struggled early on against Svetlana Kuznetsova, but she eventually won the first set 7-5. However, when the second set rolled along, Azarenka stepped up her game destroying Kuznetsova 6-1.
Let's see which Azarenka and Stephens show up to this match. If Azarenka slacks off early, expect for Stephens to make her pay.
