Radwanska took down Azarenka with her wit, cunning and craft

Agnieszka Radwanska successfully kept Victoria Azarenka guessing during their quarterfinal match.

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She left the court to a prolonged standing ovation. The crowd appreciated her craft, her nuance, her resisting the obvious punchline and going for the subtle hook instead. She had won them over, if unwittingly.