Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus plays a backhand return to Madison Keys of the United States during their quarterfinal match at the Brisbane International in Brisbane, Australia, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Darren England/AAP Image via AP)
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News1809-01-2026, 13:53

Sabalenka Avenges Loss to Keys in Brisbane, Eyes Australian Open Title

  • World number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated Madison Keys 6-3, 6-3 in Brisbane, avenging her loss from last year's Melbourne final.
  • Keys, playing less than 24 hours after a marathon match, struggled with errors and a thigh injury.
  • Sabalenka showcased strong returns and is using the Brisbane tournament to regain form for the Australian Open.
  • Sabalenka aims for her third Melbourne title in four years, with the Australian Open starting on January 18.
  • She will face Karolina Muchova in the semi-finals, who defeated Elena Rybakina 6-2, 2-6, 6-4.

Why It Matters: Aryna Sabalenka avenged her previous loss to Madison Keys, demonstrating strong form ahead of the Australian Open.

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