Azarenka sets up Serena showdown at Indian Wells
Victoria Azarenka set up a second-round showdown against Serena Williams after a straight-sets win at the Indian Wells Open on Thursday (AEDT).
Azarenka eased past fellow Belarusian Vera Lapko in the opening round, setting up a meeting with Williams in a repeat of the 2016 final.
Johanna Konta also came through the first round comfortably, while the in-form Sofia Kenin got a measure of revenge.
Meanwhile, Lauren Davis set up a second-round meeting with Garbine Muguruza at the WTA Premier event.