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WHY ARYNA SABALENKA’S CLINICAL DEMOLITION OF MUCHOVA MAKES HER THE MELBOURNE FAVORITE
Aryna Sabalenka beats Muchova to reach her third straight Brisbane final. She faces giant-killer Marta Kostyuk for the 2026 title.
Aryna Sabalenka powered past Karolina Muchova in straight sets on Saturday, booking her spot in the Brisbane International final for the third year in a row—just a week out from the Australian Open.
Sabalenka looked sharp. Muchova, who’s had the upper hand in their last three matches and actually holds a winning record against the world number one, came in as a real threat. But Sabalenka didn’t care about history. She broke Muchova once in each set, kept her foot on the gas, and closed out the semifinal 6-3, 6-4 in 89 minutes. Now, she’ll face Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk in Sunday’s final.
On the men’s side, Daniil Medvedev, the former world number one, gets unseeded American Brandon Nakashima in the final.
“I’ve struggled against her before,” Sabalenka said about Muchova. “But today, I stayed focused from the start, played some great tennis, put her under pressure, and I’m happy to get it done in straight sets.”
The 27-year-old from Belarus feels her game is clicking more with every match in Brisbane—she hasn’t dropped a set yet. With seven of the world’s top ten in the draw, she says this is perfect prep for Melbourne, where the Australian Open starts January 18. Sabalenka’s eyeing her third Australian Open title in four years.
“Honestly, compared to my first match here, I can feel my level going up,” she said. “That’s huge before Melbourne. It’s about building form, playing tough matches, and getting ready for what’s next. I’m really happy with how it’s going and can’t wait for the final.”
Kostyuk, ranked 26th, absolutely steamrolled world number six Jessica Pegula, 6-0, 6-3, in just 55 minutes—a masterclass in power and aggression. That’s three top-ten wins in a row for her. Before Pegula, she took out world number three Amanda Anisimova in the third round, then ninth-ranked Mirra Andreeva in the quarters.
“Today was just one of those days where everything goes right,” Kostyuk said, grinning. “Honestly, I haven’t had many matches like this, especially against top-10 players. It’s a huge bonus, especially in these tough Brisbane conditions—hot and humid.”
Kostyuk has never beaten Sabalenka in four tries, but she’s not feeling the pressure.
“All the pressure’s on her. I just want to go out, play well, and give the crowd a good show,” she said. “I’ve got nothing to lose.”
In the men’s semifinals, Medvedev beat American Alex Michelsen 6-4, 6-2, and Nakashima knocked out another American, Aleksandar Kovacevic, 7-6 (7/4), 6-4.
DANIIL MEDVEDEV CLINCHES BRISBANE TITLE: FIRST TOP SEED TO WIN SINCE FEDERER
Daniil Medvedev warms up for the Australian Open with a 22nd career title, while Alexander Bublik makes a historic Top 10 debut.
Daniil Medvedev wrapped up a fantastic week at the Brisbane International, becoming the tournament’s first top seed to win the title since Roger Federer. He fought past Brandon Nakashima 6-2, 7-6(1), grabbing his 22nd ATP trophy at his 22nd different event. Medvedev only dropped serve once and finished with 24 winners and 23 unforced errors. Now, he joins an elite group—just the third active player with 20 or more hardcourt titles, after Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner.
Lately, Medvedev’s found new energy with coaches Thomas Johansson and Rohan Goetzke by his side. Johansson, you might remember, won the Australian Open back in 2002. Goetzke’s got his own track record, having coached Richard Krajicek to the Wimbledon title in 1996 and worked with Mario Ancic.
“Missing Turin last year gave me extra time to prepare with my new team, and honestly, it helped. I’m glad I started the year strong after that preparation,” Medvedev said.
He’s looked sharp to finish last season, making the quarters at six of his last seven tournaments, a bunch of semis, and picking up two more titles. “I’m happy with my game. When I’m playing well, there aren’t many guys who can beat me, if any,” he said.
Now, he’s aiming to carry that momentum into the Australian Open. He’s hungry to break a run of tough results at the majors—last year was the first time since 2017 that he didn’t win back-to-back matches at any Grand Slam.
“Last year wasn’t easy; it was a bit up and down, and changing my team made a difference. I’m happy with where I’m at,” he said. “I haven’t played a Slam with the new team yet. If I play like I did in Brisbane and lose early in Melbourne, I’ll be surprised.”
Meanwhile, in Hong Kong, Alexander Bublik kicked off his season by winning the title and breaking into the world’s top 10 for the first time at 28. He upset top seed Lorenzo Musetti 7-6(2), 6-3, notching his fifth trophy since June and his ninth overall. Bublik blasted 34 winners, including 10 aces, and for the first time since the 2024 Dubai Open, he beat a top-10 player on an outdoor hardcourt.
“I have no words,” Bublik said. “Honestly, the only goal this season was to reach the top 10, and here I am, winning the title in week one.”
Musetti’s struggles in finals continue—Hong Kong is his seventh straight final loss since winning Naples in 2022. Bublik, on the other hand, has won eight of his last nine finals since June 2023.
“If you’d told me last April I’d be top 10, I wouldn’t have believed you,” Bublik said. “But standing here now, it feels great. I just want to keep it going.”
And just like Medvedev, Bublik was born in Russia but has played for Kazakhstan since 2016.
FOUR IN A ROW? THE RECORD-BREAKING STAT COCO GAUFF JUST SET AGAINST IGA SWIATEK
Coco Gauff dominates Iga Swiatek at the United Cup. Poland advances to the final as Swiatek opts for private Australian Open prep.
Coco Gauff handed Iga Swiatek a tough loss in the United Cup semi-final, stopping Swiatek’s unbeaten run at the tournament. Gauff took control early and never really let go, winning 6-4, 6-2. That win kept the United States alive after Taylor Fritz lost to Hubert Hurkacz in the first match.
Swiatek hadn’t dropped a singles match at the United Cup before running into Gauff, who now has Swiatek’s number—four straight wins. After the match, Swiatek went online to share how she felt about her first loss of the season.
Even with Swiatek losing, Poland still clinched a spot in the final thanks to Katarzyna Kawa and Jan Zieliński, who beat Gauff and Christian Harrison in doubles. Next up for Poland: a showdown with Switzerland. Swiatek is set to face Belinda Bencic in singles.
On Instagram, Swiatek admitted the loss stung but tried to keep things positive. “Challenging day for me today, but some important lessons to be learned. I’m super grateful for my team and their passion,” she wrote. She also praised her teammates for fighting through and getting Poland to the final: “What a fight tonight! See you in the final tomorrow with another chance.”
Before Gauff stopped her, Swiatek had beaten Eva Lys, Maya Jantchou, and Suzan Lamens in singles at the United Cup.
So, what’s next for Swiatek before the Australian Open? There’s a week between the United Cup and the start of the tournament, but she’s not playing any warm-up events. While other top players are heading to Adelaide or Hobart, Swiatek has decided to train in private instead.
She’s made it clear before that she isn’t a fan of the crowded WTA schedule and doesn’t mind taking a sanction if it means skipping some tournaments. So, it’s not really shocking she’s sitting out before Melbourne.
Historically, the Australian Open hasn’t been her best Grand Slam—she’s never won it, and her deepest run was the semi-finals. The last time she got that far, Madison Keys knocked her out before going on to win the whole thing in 2025. Now, Swiatek’s looking for another shot at the title that’s eluded her.
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