New York: Victoria Azarenka overcame a challenge from Yanina Wickmayer to seal 7-5, 6-4 victory to advance to the third round of the US Open yesterday.


Victoria Azarenka celebrates match point against Yanina Wickmayer yesterday. Pic/AFP 

The two-time finalist suffered an early wobble as Wickmayer shocked her opponent with some classy strokes to go a break up in the opening set. However, a composed Azarenka held the serve in her next three games and found a break of her own, but Wickmayer broke back instantly.