The chill between world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and Marta Kostyuk sharpened after Sunday night’s Brisbane International final, where the Belarusian sealed a 6-4, 6-3 victory on Pat Rafter Arena.

Aryna Sabalenka has started 2026 in strong form, securing the Brisbane International title with a convincing performance. Sabalenka, who also won the event in 2025, took down Marta Kostyuk 6-4, 6-3 in this year’s final.

Aryna Sabalenka returned to her winning ways in Australia, successfully defending her Brisbane title with a straight-sets victory over Marta Kostyuk. It marks the 22nd title of her career, third most among active players.

Aryna Sabalenka has just collected back-to-back Brisbane International titles after beating in-form Marta Kostyuk 6-4 6-3 in the final. Right out of the gate, the top-seeded Belarusian made a commanding start and took the opening three games.

Who won the Brisbane International? Women's and men's champion, results, scores for 2026 tournament originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Aryna Sabalenka has won back-to-back Brisbane International titles in her third consecutive final.

Brisbane’s A-League slump continued on Friday night, with a dominant Auckland FC handing the Roar their third successive defeat.

Elena Rybakina doesn't want to speak about a possible Aryna Sabalenka match in Brisbane until it happens as the Kazakh says she is only focused on her next rival. The third-seeded Kazakh, who won the Brisbane International in 2024, is through to the quarterfinal after earning an impressive 6-3 6-2 win over Paula Badosa.

The Brisbane International just got hotter, and for Karolina Muchova, it’s feeling like a smash hit. The Czech star is playing her second main draw at the WTA 500, and this time, she’s stormed into the final four.