DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) _ Venus Williams successfully defended her Dubai Championships title by beating Victoria Azarenka 6-3, 7-5 in the final on Saturday.
Williams broke Azarenka a third time at 5-5 in the second set and served out for her 42nd singles title on the WTA Tour.
Unlike last year, Williams didn't lose a set, and in the final she lost her serve only once to Azarenka, ranked No. 6, one spot behind Williams.