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Murray Wenzel and Melissa Woods

EXPLAINED: Azarenka survives ostapenko battle in brisbane | Vintage Vibes

Victoria Azarenka fought her way to a three-set quarter-final win at the Brisbane International. (Zain Mohammed/AAP PHOTOS)

Aryna Sabalenka says Victoria Azarenka's post-baby career has helped pave the way for women athletes as the Belarusians prepare to duel for a Brisbane final berth.

The former world No.1s - both Australian Open champions and Fed Cup teammates against Australia on the same Brisbane court five years ago - won quarter-finals on Friday in contrasting fashion. 

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