Victoria Azarenka feels like a veteran on tour despite young age of 24

World number two Victoria Azarenka said that she feels like she’s a veteran on the professional tennis tour even though she’s still 24 years of age. She clarified that the feeling was due to have played on tour full time since the age of 16.

“Well, not like Serena, Li Na, and not like maybe Sloane Stephens,” she said. “Somewhere in between where I am exactly. I do feel sometimes I’m a little bit older than my age, but actually I just turned 24. It feels like I have been on tour forever coming ?? playing full time on tour since I’m 16. So it’s been a long journey, but I still consider myself as a young generation. Let’s stay that way.”

Azarenka is one of the semifinalists of the US Open 2013. She will face Flavia Pennetta of Italy on Friday for a spot for the Sunday’s women’s singles final. She could potentially meet top-ranked Serena Williams for a replay of last year’s final.