Brisbane International Final: Aryna Sabalenka Trounces Marta Kostyuk, Lifts Second Title In Row
The top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka captured her second consecutive Brisbane International title, and 22nd overall, with a straight sets victory over Marta Kostyuk on Sunday (January 11, 2026). It was the third year in a row Sabalenka appeared in the final and the Belarusian player looked in comfortable surroundings as she closed out a 6-4, 6-3 victory in just 1 hour and 17 minutes at Pat Rafter Arena. The Brisbane International is a tune-up event for this year’s Australian Open, which begins January 18.
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus poses with the winners trophy after winning the women's final match against Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine 6-4, 6-3, at the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane, Australia. | Photo: AP/Tertius Pickard
Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine poses with the runner up trophy after the women's final match against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 6-4, 6-3, at the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane, Australia. | Photo: AP/Tertius Pickard
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus waves to the crowd after winning the women's final match against Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine 6-4, 6-3, at the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane, Australia. | Photo: AP/Tertius Pickard
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus plays a shot during the women's final match against Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine at the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane, Australia. | Photo: AP/Tertius Pickard
Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine reacts after winning a point during the women's final match against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane, Australia. | Photo: AP/Tertius Pickard
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus plays a shot during the women's final match against Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine at the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane, Australia. | Photo: AP/Tertius Pickard
Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine plays a shot during the women's final match against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane, Australia. | Photo: AP/Tertius Pickard
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacts after winning a point during the women's final match against Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine at the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane, Australia. | Photo: AP/Tertius Pickard
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus plays a shot during the women's final match against Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine at the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane, Australia. | Photo: AP/Tertius Pickard
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