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Azarenka Takes Exception to Questioning About Noise

LONDON — Victoria Azarenka didn't like the line of questioning at all.

The two-time Australian Open champion lost to Serena Williams 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 Tuesday on Centre Court in a high-quality match at Wimbledon, and was then asked about the crowd laughing at the two during play for making loud noises while hitting the ball.

"I'm so tired of these questions all the time," said Azarenka, a former top-ranked player from Belarus. "It's so, in a way, annoying because guys grunt. I was practicing next to (Rafael) Nadal and he grunts louder than me.

"Look at the good stuff.