World No . 1 Victoria Azarenka wins Australian Open title for the second year in a row . Belorussian beats crowd favorite and 2011 runner - up Li Na 7 - 6 6 - 3 6 - 4 in Melbourne . Serena has two medical breaks while final also disrupted by Australia Day fireworks . the 30-year-old got back on court after having her foot strapped and reduced the deficit further . Azarenka holds onto the No . 1 ranking , denying Serena the top spot .
World No . 1 Victoria Azarenka wins Australian Open title for the second year in a row . Belorussian beats crowd favorite and 2011 runner - up Li Na 7 - 6 6 - 3 6 - 4 in Melbourne . Serena has two medical breaks while final also disrupted by Australia Day fireworks . Azarenka holds onto the No . 1 ranking , denying Serena the top spot .