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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: 83

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.

TAGS Brisbane International World No Aryna Sabalenka Marta Kostyuk Pat Rafter Arena Victoria Azarenka WTA Tour Venus Williams Iga Swiatek Serena Williams Karolina Pliskova Australian Open WTA Rankings Paula Badosa

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