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 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.

Daniil Medvedev is back to winning ways on the ATP Tour after lifting the trophy at the Brisbane International. Medvedev, currently ranked 12th on the ATP Tour, beat Brandon Nakashima 6-2, 7-6(7-1) in the Brisbane International final.

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.

Daniil Medvedev secured the 22nd title of his career with a win over Brandon Nakashima in the Brisbane International final. The Russian lost only one set all week, finishing with a 6-2, 7-6 victory over Nakashima to claim the trophy.

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.