Sabalenka powers her way to Brisbane final

"She continues to gain confidence ahead of the Australian Open."

World number one Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the final of the Brisbane International after another confident performance in the semi-finals. She defeated Karolina Muchova 6–3, 6–4 to secure her place in the title match.

Sabalenka dominated the match with her powerful serve and aggressive groundstrokes. She controlled the rallies from the baseline and took advantage of key break-point chances. Muchova attempted to vary her game and put pressure on Sabalenka, but the world number one remained composed and maintained control throughout the contest.

The win marks Sabalenka’s third consecutive appearance in the Brisbane final, highlighting her strong start to the season. She has already shown excellent form in her opening matches, dropping only a few games along the way. The Brisbane International is a key lead-up tournament to the Australian Open, and Sabalenka will now face either Jessica Pegula or Marta Kostyuk in the final. She will be aiming to carry this momentum into the first Grand Slam of the year and start 2026 with a title.