Sabalenka Cruises to Brisbane Final for the Third Straight Year, Heating Up the Australian Open Glow

Sabalenka Advances to Brisbane Final for the Third Straight Year

Aryna Sabalenka, world No. 1, reached the Brisbane final for the third consecutive year by defeating Karolina Moková 6-3, 6-4 on Saturday.

She will face Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk in Sunday's final after Kostyuk beat American fourth seed Jessica Pegula 6-3, 6-0.

Brisbane serves as a warm-up event ahead of the Australian Open, which starts on January 18.

Sabalenka clinched the win despite Moková forcing late chances, closing it out when Moková's shot sailed long.

After the match, Sabalenka said she concentrates on the present moment, works hard, and enjoys every duel with Moková.

With 32 winners and four break points saved, Sabalenka heads into the final in strong form, aiming for her 13th final at 500-point events.

Punchline 1: Her serve is so precise, even the GPS marks a target before the ball leaves the racket.

Punchline 2: If she keeps this up, the Australian Open might need a bigger trophy shelf in Melbourne.