Azarenka defeats Sharapova for title

World No 1 Victoria Azarenka routed world No 2 Maria Sharapova 6-2, 6-3 to take the ATP/WTA Indian Wells women's title on Sunday and stretch her 2012 win streak to 23 matches.

Azarenka has won every match she has played this year, the best start to a season since Martina Hingis won 37 in a row in 1997.

"I was really nervous before the final," Azarenka said. "It is important for me to try and put as much pressure on her and not let her into the match.