US EditionSabalenka returns to Brisbane final with win over Muchova
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka won 6-3, 6-4 to reach her third straight Brisbane International final, avenging past losses against Karolína Muchová.
- On Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, Aryna Sabalenka defeated Karolína Muchová 6-3, 6-4 at Pat Rafter Arena to reach the Brisbane International final.
- Having beaten Madison Keys on Friday, Sabalenka arrived at the Brisbane International in strong early-season form as a tuneup for the Australian Open beginning January 18, 2026.
- Muchová's first-serve numbers were strong, but Sabalenka's returns won four of the five points faced, finishing with 88 per cent first-serve success as Muchová posted 82 per cent and four aces.
- On her fourth match point, Aryna Sabalenka said, `There were a lot of close misses at the end of the second set, but I'm super happy to close this match in straight sets.` after advancing to the Brisbane final.
- Muchová entered with a 3-1 head-to-head record over Sabalenka, while stifling temperatures at Pat Rafter Arena forced players to ice between ends, testing Sabalenka's resilience and momentum.
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BRISBANE, Jan 10 - Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka outclassed Karolina Muchova to seal a 6-3 6-4 win at the Brisbane International on Saturday and reach the final of the Australian Open tune-up tournament for the third straight year. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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