Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka is favourite to win a third Australian Open in four years but faces strong competition from a United States contingent led by Coco Gauff and defending champion Madison Keys.

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World number one Aryna Sabalenka brushed aside Marta Kostyuk 6-4 6-3 in the Brisbane International final on Sunday to retain the title without losing a set ahead of her bid to reclaim the Australian Open title this month.

Defending her title was always the goal for Aryna Sabalenka in Brisbane, and she made it look routine against Marta Kostyuk. The Belarusian wrapped up a 6-4, 6-3 win in 1 hour and 17 minutes, but the story didn’t end there.

Aryna Sabalenka sounded completely unbothered with Marta Kostyuk refusing to shake hands after the Brisbane final, stating that "I do not care about that." On Sunday, the top-seeded Belarusian repeated as champion in Brisbane after beating the Ukrainian tennis star 6-4 6-3 in the final.

Aryna Sabalenka has held off Madison Keys in straight sets at the Brisbane International, flipping the outcome of last year's Australian Open final.

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka passed her first big test of the season—an Australian Open final rematch against No. 5 seed Madison Keys—to book her spot in the Brisbane International semifinals.

On Sunday, Kostyuk will meet Sabalenka for the first time since the infamous interview. And ahead of the Brisbane final, the Ukrainian was asked about the testosterone comments controversy. The 23-year-old described the entire situation as "sad" and also added that it was "the first time I was misquoted."

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka is favourite to win a third Australian Open in four years but faces strong competition from a United States cont.

Aryna Sabalenka, the current world number one, has revealed how much weight she puts on when the season is over. I know how my mind works. I know that afterwards I will exercise a lot and lose it quickly, but it is essential not to exercise during those ...