Victoria Azarenka bulldozes her way into 4th round at Aussie Open
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MELBOURNE, Australia - Victoria Azarenka has cruised into the fourth round with another quick victory, dispatching Japanese qualifier Naomi Osaka 6-1, 6-1 in 56 minutes.
The two-time Australian Open champion, seeded 14th this year, has lost just five games in three matches so far at Melbourne Park.
Azarenka had 24 winners to only four for Osaka, who was making her Grand Slam main draw debut.
Azarenka said after the match, ''It wasn't easy for sure, especially when you don't know who you play. ... She's a little unpredictable and she surprised me with her game.''
Azarenka next faces Barbora Strycova, a straight-sets winner over the No. 3 seed, Garbine Muguruza earlier Saturday.
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