That's what we've been really missing

After Li swiped a forehand long to end the one hour 32 minute contest, Azarenka performed an exuberant victory celebration and is clearly inspired by the atmosphere generated by around 11,000 fans inside the cavernous Sinam Erdem Arena.
"I'm always pumped up. I play a bit hard and I was glad I could finish strong," she said.
"The crowd is amazing. That's what we've been really missing in the last couple of years, a good crowd, good support," added Azarenka who failed to survive the group stages in the last two seasons when the event was held in the more tranquil surrounds of Doha.
Despite already qualifying the Belarussian said she would not be holding back in her final round-robin match on Friday against Frenchwoman Marion Bartoli, the replacement for Maria Sharapova who pulled out with an ankle injury.
"I always play 100 percent," said Azarenka who had extra reason to smile after announcing she had received her Monte Carlo resident's permit earlier in the day.