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Azarenka On Seeding Controversy
Victoria Azarenka
supports
Serena Williams'
seeding at Wimbledon even though Azarenka was not given a seed when she returned from maternity leave last year.
The former world No. 1, who opened Wimbledon with a 7-6 (4), 6-3, victory over
Ekaterina Alexandrova
, said rules must be applied to all equally. Azarenka said she's encouraged the WTA is discussing a rule to accomodate players returning to the Tour after giving birth.
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"I didn't get [a seed] last year. [Serena] got it this year," Azarenka said. "I think it's an important conversation that has been started. This conversation has led to numerous meetings, numerous occasions where we are discussing the rules and how can we be a leader in sports to have the best maternity policy for... I don't think just women, but I think all sports. And that conversation is ongoing.
"It happened, you know, couple days ago we had a big meeting, and I feel like we are moving in a really good direction. I feel that our voices, as a player council, are heard. We do implement things that are going to be important for players. But my main thing is that it has to be for everyone, and the rules have to be applied for everyone. So that is one thing that we haven't come to the conclusion yet, but it's coming."
Coming immediately is a blockbuster clash between former world No. 1 players when Azarenka takes on
Karolina Pliskova
for a spot in round three.
"Draws have never been kind to me my whole career, so I didn't really expect that to change much. Maybe one day," Azarenka said with a smile. "You never know. But at this time, for me, every match is going to be a challenge. It's going to be a battle. Doesn't matter what it is, who it is."
The seventh-seeded Pliskova, who defeated British wild card Harriet Dart, 7-6 (2), 2-6, 6-1, has yet to surpass the Wimbledon second round in six prior appearances.
"I can play against top players. I obviously have done that before," Azarenka said. "For me it's important for me to see where my game is it at. It's not going to be an easy road, there is never an easy road back to the top. I'm ready for that. But what's important for me is to take a little bit of break, give myself a little bit of a break, and really try to enjoy.
"Try to enjoy to play, to find that fun on the court again through the hard work, because, you know, it's been a tough year."
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