“This always makes me remember when I was a kid and gets me emotional” Victoria Azarenka pens down a special Christmas message
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Victoria Azarenka and son Leo (Via Open Source/X)
Former World No. 1 Victoria Azarenka is currently enjoying her pre-season as she takes much-needed rest after the 2021 season. The Belarusian ended her season after she finished as the runner-up at the 2021 Indian Wells, her only finals appearance of the season which was marred by injuries.
With the Christmas spirit spreading everywhere, Azarenka also took to her Twitter handle to share an emotional story about her 5-year old son Leo on how the mother-son duo gave gifts to some of the less privileged kids and celebrate Christmas day with them as well giving joy.
“I am really happy and grateful to be able to provide an amazing Xmas for Leo and all the gifts he wanted because my parents did the best they can with very very little, but still they went out of their way to make it special for me and my brother… it does always, however, makes me always think about many many families and kids who don’t have the same privilege now.
“I asked Leo today that we should pack some toys he has and give them to other kids who may not have any gifts today. I try to explain to him why I think it’s hard for him to understand. Even if I tell him by my own example and how we didn’t always have that chance, he is a bit resistant at first but he does want to do it. So we will go packing…
“Just wanted to share this because this always makes me remember when I was a kid and gets me emotional. And probably why I overdo it for Leo now… anyway just thinking out loud on Twitter I guess,” wrote Azarenka who then went on to get good wishes from her followers for inculcating good habits in her son early on.
Victoria Azarenka ends the 2021 season with a 28-9 record
The Belarusian finished the season with a 6-2 record on Grass, 4-1 record on Clay and an 18-6 record on hardcourts to finish the season with a 28-9 record as she battled frequent injuries as well that forced her to withdraw before matches as well. At the Grand Slams, she was defeated in 1st round in Australia, 2nd round in Wimbledon, 3rd round in US Open and 4th round in French Open.
Azarenka along with compatriot Aryna Sabalenka paired up at the Berlin Open, went on to win the doubles title at the tournament played on Grass, her only title this season.
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