In photos: Highlights from China Open finals

Azarenka overpowers Sharapova for first China Open title

World No 1 Victoria Azarenka (nicknamed Vika) of Belarus followed her Australian Open straight-sets final win over Russia's Maria Sharapova with more of the same in the China Open final on Sunday night, claiming her second Premier title this season.

Azarenka converted five of 12 break points while conceding five fewer unforced errors than Sharapova in a 6-3, 6-1, 86-minute victory to claim her first title in Beijing. [Full story]

Djokovic wins record third China Open title

World No 2 Novak Djokovic from Serbia captured a record third China Open title after edging past always-dangerous and talented Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the final on Sunday.

Djokovic is the only player who can defended title here after winning in 2009 and 2010 and this time he made history again by winning the China Open for a record third time. [Full story]