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Sabalenka Retains Brisbane Title With 6-4, 6-3 Win Over Kostyuk

The dominant run without a dropped set reinforces her status as the Australian Open favorite.

Overview

  • The world No. 1 controlled the final, facing three break points and winning every match in straight sets.
  • There was no handshake after the match, and Marta Kostyuk used her speech to highlight the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.
  • After match point Aryna Sabalenka kissed her biceps, later saying the celebration was for her team and not aimed at her opponent.
  • Kostyuk reached the final after an impressive run that included victories over three top-10 players.
  • The back-to-back Brisbane champion now turns to Melbourne, with the Australian Open beginning January 18 as she pursues a third straight title there.