Aryna Sabalenka Triumphs Over Kudermetova to Secure Brisbane International Title

World number one Aryna Sabalenka overcame a strong challenge from Polina Kudermetova, winning the Brisbane International with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory. The match lasted 1 hour and 46 minutes, with Kudermetova putting up a gritty performance that tested Aryna Sabalenka throughout.

Kudermetova, ranked far below Aryna Sabalenka, showed remarkable resilience, especially in the first set, which she claimed with aggressive play. However, Sabalenka gradually gained control, showcasing her power and precision to turn the match in her favor.

“It was definitely a tricky match,” Aryna Sabalenka commented after the win. “She played a really aggressive game, and I had to adapt.”

Aryna Sabalenka victory marks an important milestone as she heads into the Australian Open later this month, where she will be aiming for her third title at Melbourne Park. Despite some double faults during the match, the Belarusian’s overall dominance was evident, as she closed out the match in style.