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Sabalenka defends Brisbane International crown, clinches 22nd career WTA title

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Sabalenka Defends Brisbane International Crown, Clinches 22nd Career WTA Title

By IANS News January 11, 2026 • 20:46 PM View: 85

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka successfully reclaimed her Brisbane International crown, defeating Marta Kostyuk 6-4, 6-3 in 1 hour and 18 minutes at Pat Rafter Arena on Sunday.

The Belarusian won the trophy without dropping a set all week. This was Sabalenka's fifth title in Australia and the 22nd overall of her career, pushing her past Victoria Azarenka for the third-most WTA Tour titles among active players, behind Venus Williams and Iga Swiatek.

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