Azarenka quits US Open amid custody fight

NEW YORK - Two-time US Open runner-up Victoria Azarenka confirmed her withdrawal from the tournament on Monday amid a custody battle concerning her eight-month-old son.

Azarenka, who indicated last week she might miss the tournament rather than travel to New York without her son Leo, confirmed her withdrawal in a statement.

"I am sadly unable to compete in this year's US Open due to my ongoing family situation that I am working through," the Belarusian star said.