Overview
- World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka beat Karolina Muchova 6-3, 6-4 in the semifinals to advance without dropping a set all week.
- The result sends Sabalenka to a third consecutive Brisbane final in a field that started with seven of the world’s top ten.
- Marta Kostyuk, ranked No. 26, reached the title match by overpowering No. 6 Jessica Pegula 6-0, 6-3 in 55 minutes.
- Kostyuk’s path also included wins over No. 9 Mirra Andreeva in the quarters and No. 3 Amanda Anisimova in the round of 16.
- Elena Rybakina’s 13-match win streak ended in the quarters against Muchova, underscoring the shake-up ahead of the Australian Open starting Jan. 18.