Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka tells the press in Doha that while she appreciates being labeled a "real" No. 1, she is not overly taken with the contention that a player has to win a major in order to be a true No. 1. Three recent players—Caroline Wozniacki, Jelena Jankovic and Dinara Safina—held the top spot without winning a Grand Slam. Azarenka is a close friend of Wozniacki's.
"Well, you know, I think you guys, it’s your job to say that, to evaluate, to give grades," she said. "Our job is to play and win matches. Whatever people say, I mean, I appreciate if I’m a legit No. 1, but I think they shouldn’t be too hard on the other girls, as well."