World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka began her 2025 season with a resounding victory. She clinched the Brisbane International title after overcoming Russian qualifier Polina Kudermetova in a thrilling three-set final.

Aryna Sabalenka braced for her Australian Open title defence with a gritty win over Russian qualifier Polina Kudermetova in the final of the Brisbane International on Sunday (January 5, 2025). The 26-year-old world number one from Belarus recovered from dropping her serve twice on her way to losing the opening set,

Aryna Sabalenka, the Australian Open champion, successfully claimed victory at the Brisbane International, defeating Russian qualifier Polina Kudermetova. This win sets Sabalenka up confidently for her title defense at the Australian Open.

Aryna Sabalenka won her first title of the new season with a three-set win over Polina Kudermetova at the Brisbane International.

Aryna Sabalenka won her 18th career title at the Brisbane International, defeating Polina Kudermetova in a three-set final. This victory sets her up well for the Australian Open, where she aims to defend her title.

Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus will meet No. 8 seed Mirra Andreeva of Russia in the semifinals Saturday at the Brisbane International in Australia.

Aryna Sabalenka has won the Brisbane International, rallying from a set down against qualifier Polina Kudermetova to sharpen her tilt for a third-straight Australian Open title.