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

Aryna Sabalenka, world No. 1, advanced to the Brisbane final for the third consecutive year by defeating Karolina Moková 6-3, 6-4. She will face Marta Kostyuk, who toppled Jessica Pegula 6-3, 6-0, in Sunday's final. Brisbane serves as a warm-up for the Australian Open, which starts January 18. Sabalenka saved four break points and racked up 32 winners, signaling strong form heading into Melbourne.