Former world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka is a Belarusian professional tennis player who held the top spot in the WTA rankings for total of 51 weeks. As of December 2024, she's World No. 20 in singles, as per the WTA. She became the first Belarusian male or female player to win a Grand Slam singles title in 2012 at the Australian Open. She won her second major title in 2013 at the Australian Open. She has won two major titles in the mixed doubles category, including the 2007 US Open with Max Mirnyi and the 2008 French Open partnering with Bob Bryan. She has won a total of 34 titles, including 21 singles, 10 doubles and three mixed doubles as of December 2024.
Azarenka is the winner of a gold medal and a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics in mixed doubles and singles, respectively. With her commendable performance, she reached the finals of the 2011 WTA Finals, where she lost to Petra Kvitova. She has received many awards in her career, including the WTA Player of the Year, ITF World Champion, and ESPN Women of the Year awards. She also received an Order of Honor from the Belarusian government in 2012.
Who is Victoria Azarenka's son?
Victoria Azarenka's son, Leo Azarenka Mckeague, was born on December 19, 2016. She had to face legal issues to win the custody battle of her son after her split with Billy Mckeague, which forced her to withdraw from some tournaments. She faced numerous challenges in maintaining a balance between her motherhood and tennis career. Leo attracted all the limelight toward him during a press conference at the 2024 Australian Open. A reporter in the conference asked Leo how did Mommy play today, to which he replied, "Awesome!"
Who is Victoria Azarenka son's father?
Billy McKeague is Victoria Azarenka's son's father.
Azarenka entered into a relationship with Billy McKeague, whom she met as a golf instructor at a resort in Hawaii where the tennis star and her friend were staying. The couple split right after Wimbledon in 2017, and after that, she was again away from the tour for quite some time
How old is Victoria Azarenka's son?
Leo is eight years old as of December 2024. Azarenka shared a story on her son's graduation ceremony with the caption, "Happy Graduation day, kid! You are the best! Mommy is so proud of you!".
On December 19, 2024, Azarenka wished her son a happy birthday through Instagram, captioning, "Happy Birthday, my sweet Leo! Eight years ago, you made me a mommy, and every day since has been the most incredible adventure. Watching you grow into the smart, funny, and brave boy you are fills my heart with pride and joy beyond words. There’s a special bond between a mom and her son—it’s unbreakable, filled with love and laughter, and one of life’s greatest gifts. You’re my sunshine on a cloudy day, my greatest inspiration, and the reason I smile.
Leo, you make the world brighter just by being you, and I hope your birthday is as amazing as you are. You deserve all the happiness, fun, and love in the world today and always. I love you more than words can say, keep shining ⭐️ Mommy ❤️"
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A. Victoria Azarenka has won two Australian Open titles in 2012 and 2013 as of December 2024.
A. Victoria Azarenka withdrew from the 2023 Canadian Open due to an injury.
A. Victoria Azarenka's son Leo's father is Billy McKeague.
A. Victoria Azarenka resides in Boca Raton, Florida, in the United States.