Every tennis player dreads their ultimate bogey opponent—from Monfils' endless losses to Djokovic, Sinner's Medvedev turnaround, and Roddick's Federer trauma.
Having fallen outside the top 200, the 2019 US Open champion is skipping the 2026 Australian Open qualifying and favoring the ITF circuit to climb the rankings.
Between injuries, ranking decline, and hope for a comeback, Azarenka and Andreescu face a decisive turning point. The 2026 Australian Open could be played without them... unless a final wild card changes everything.