Azarenka fights to ‘pinish’ at US Open
Victoria Azarenka. AP file photo
New York, United States—Victoria Azarenka added a new word to the tennis lexicon Saturday after her US Open win against Angelique Kerber—’pinish.’
The two-time runner-up won a third-round thriller 7-5, 2-6, 6-4 on a sixth match point, having trailed 2-5 in the first set.
Article continues after this advertisementDuring changeovers in the Arthur Ashe Stadium contest, the 20th-seeded Belarusian was spotted consulting a series of motivational, self-help tips.
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When asked to reveal one, she said, ‘pinish.’
“It was my coach’s idea—it’s a combination of ‘punish’ and ‘finish,'” said Azarenka, who is coached by Sascha Bajin, the former longtime hitting partner of Serena Williams.
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