NEW YORK (Reuters) - Victoria Azarenka's return to the top has been a long road full of setbacks and challenges but she knuckled down, swallowed her ego and now finds herself back in a Grand Slam final after a seven-year absence.
The 31-year-old went a set down to Serena Williams in their U.S. Open semi-final on Thursday but showed great mental strength, and no small talent, to beat the six-times champion at a Grand Slam for the first time in 11 attempts.
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