MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Two-time champion Victoria Azarenka dropped her opening service game without winning a point, but recovered quickly to beat Japanese qualifier Naomi Osaka 6-1, 6-1 win in 56 minutes. Azarenka is growing as a favorite in the bottom half of the draw after No. 2 Simona Halep went out in the first round and No. 3 Garbine Muguruza lost in the third round.
Another top woman falls as Strycova knocks off No. 3 Muguruza; Azarenka advances
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Published Jan 23, 2016