Azarenka gives birth to baby boy

Victoria Azarenka gave birth to a baby boy, the former world number one announced on Tuesday. 

The Belarusian, a two-time Australian Open champion, revealed back in July that she was expecting her first child.

And the 27-year-old posted on social media that she has given birth to a healthy boy.

Today I had my hardest fight and my very best victory! Our son was born healthy and happy! So thankful and blessed! Thank you >pic.twitter.com/zsoFRivnvQ

— victoria azarenka (@vika7) >December 20, 2016

Azarenka said this month that she wants to return to tennis "as soon as possible" but is not putting a timeframe on her comeback.