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Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) - Two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka thinks maybe she should have skipped her 2014 season altogether, believing she was never able to train and/or properly prepare for her matches. The results showed and then she certainly got off to a rough start this week. The 25-year-old star was injured for most of the year and also stopped dating Stefan Gordy, aka RedFoo, in 14. But Azarenka felt that giving up last year was never an option. The former No. 1 star is currently ranked 42nd in the world and dropped her first match of 2015 versus Karolina Pliskova in more than three hours in Brisbane this week, although the Czech left-hander Pliskova is one of rising stars in the womens game. For the record, Azarenka titled in Brisbane in 2009 and was last years runner-up there at the hands of one of her two key rivals, Serena Williams (with Maria Sharapova being the other). The native of Belarus captured back-to-back Aussie Open titles and was the back-to-back U.S. Open runner-up in 2012 and 2013 and finished 12 as the No. 1 player in the world. Fast forward to 2014 when a foot injury kept her on the sidelines for three months and she never quite re-located her game after that. Vika lost to Agnieszka Radwanska in last years Aussie quarterfinals, then dropped four of her next five matches, stretching out between March and July. She entered just three tournaments from August on -- highlighted by a third straight U.S. Open quarterfinal appearance. Azarenka was depressed for a while from a tennis standpoint, but now feels like shes once again ready to go. The important thing, and whats exciting is how you come out of it, she said. Thats what shows a strong personality, a strong character, because its a challenge of life; its more. Obviously, things havent been all bad for Azarenka, whose aggressive baseline style and fierce two-handed backhand have led her to 17 career titles (just none since 2013) in 32 WTA finals and more than $24 million in prize money. Until last season, the four-time Grand Slam finalist had been a fixture in the top 10 for five years. And you can almost always count on seeing her in the latter stages of the Slams, having reached at least the quarterfinals at 14 of the last 24 majors (and she missed last years French Open due to injury, the only major event shes missed since joining the circuit). And even with all her problems last year, she still managed to play in three of the four Slams. Shes reached at least the semis at all four majors. Just like everyone else, I dont have that crystal ball that can predict the future. But if I had to make a prediction, I would lean in the shell be returning to the top 10 sooner rather than later direction. Vikas just too good not to. 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Late in the game, the St. Louis goalie craned his neck into the air to block a shot, taking a puck square in the mask.PHOENIX - The two All-Pros in the Legion of Boom promise theyll be ready and fearless for the Super Bowl.Seattle safety Earl Thomas (separated left shoulder) and cornerback Richard Sherman (left elbow) are damaged goods, suffering injuries in the NFC championship overtime victory against Green Bay. On Sunday, they showed little to no concern about how they will feel — and perform — against the New England Patriots.If my mental is right, my body just mirrors that, said Thomas, who returned to practice Friday. Its a lot to deal with, my first major injury. I got the big picture.When I come alive nothing is limited. I can still play fearless and throw my body around and whatever happens, happens.Pretty much what Sherman had to say, too, when the Seahawks arrived in Phoenix.Its getting better, Sherman said of the elbow. I had a good week of practice so it should be good. Ive been able to move it a lot better than I did earlier.Seattles superb secondary is aggressive, deep and versatile, with strong safety Kam Chancellor a perfect complement to the All-Pros, and Byron Maxwell solid on the corner opposite Sherman. That unit often gives the Seahawks an edge against opponents, and this opponent, particularly Tom Brady throwing to Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman, is as dangerous as they come.They are the only team in our way. They are definitely dangerous, Thomas said. Tom is a general. He understands the game so well. His pocket presence is smooth. He doesnt predetermine too much. He kind of flows with the game and that is why he has been so great.Sherman and Thomas have been that, too, in the past two seasons. Perhaps onnly New Englands Darrelle Revis can match Sherman as a cover cornerback, and Thomas is, by far, the most well-rounded safety in the league.ddddddddddddOf course, thats when they are at or near full-strength. Will they be on Sunday?Coach Pete Carroll is confident they will be, well, boomers.Richard practiced in all the practices and he looks to be fine, Carroll said. He still has an elbow to take care of, but hes practiced well. Earl practiced (Saturday), the day before and got the last day of practice in and looked fine. Both those guys are scheduled to play and should be OK. They have to deal with their issues, but theyll be playing in the football game.Thomas is certain they will be playing as effectively as ever.We can do whatever we want to do if we are all together, Thomas said. We havent lost sight of the same mindset that got us here. No matter what misdirection we may give off. We still know who we are.The Seahawks also know the Patriots are no slouches in the secondary, either. Revis is an All-Pro, Devin McCourty is solid, and former Seahawk Brandon Browner starts at cornerback opposite Revis.Jermaine Kearse, who caught the winning touchdown passes from Russell Wilson in the last two NFC title games, knows just what he and the Seattle receivers will face.Its going to be exciting to go against BB, especially in a game like this, Kearse said. Going against him last year in practice with stuff, hes a real competitive guy and I feel like our guys are extremely competitive as well, so I think we will be looking forward to the matchup.___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL ' ' '