Originally posted on 01/04/2013:

WTA Brisbane

Williams v Azarenka
Williams -3 (-117, $1.85 Pinnacle) 1.5x

Why would Serena want to give her biggest rival/threat a much needed confidence boost heading into the years first slam. Make no mistake, Serena (the world's best player) owns Aza (the worlds "number 1"), as is evidenced by her 11-1 head 2 head record, where Aza hasn't beaten Serena in nearly 4 years. Also Serena is on a 15 match winning streak, including 30-1 in sets won (the one set lost was against Aza).

Victoria Azarenka has lost 5 in a row when priced as Underdog (evens to +199).
Serena Williams has won 15 in a row overall.
Serena Williams has won 8 of last 9 in Australia.
Serena Williams has won 8 of last 9 in Oceania.
Serena Williams has won 10 in a row on Hard Court.
Serena Williams has won 5 in a row at Brisbane WTA.
Serena Williams has won 15 of last 16 at WTA Premier level.
Serena Williams has won 7 in a row when Opponent is a Top 10 Player.
Serena Williams has won 5 in a row when priced as Favourite (-200 to -101).