World number one Aryna Sabalenka's opposition in the Brisbane International final comes in the shape of Russian qualifier Veronika Kudermetova, who is ranked 106th

It was remarked that Aryna Sabalenka had not reached her best at the Brisbane International and that Mirra Andreeva was the true test but it was one that she passed with flying colours as she saw off the 17-year-old to reach the final 6-3,

BRISBANE (Reuters) -Aryna Sabalenka powered into the Brisbane International final with a 6-3 6-2 victory over teenager Mirra Andreeva on Saturday, taking a step closer to a first trophy of the year before her Australian Open title defence begins later this month.

Aryna Sabalenka powered into the Brisbane International final with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over teenager Mirra Andreeva on Saturday, taking a step closer to a first trophy of the year before her Australian Open title defense begins later this month.

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka withstood Mirra Andreeva's stern challenge to book a Brisbane International final berth against qualifier Polina Kudermetova.

Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus will meet No. 8 seed Mirra Andreeva of Russia in the semifinals Saturday at the Brisbane International in Australia. Both players won Friday's quarterfinal matches in straight sets at the season-opening WTA 500 event.

Four players remain in contention for the 2025 WTA Brisbane International singles title. All eyes will undoubtedly be glued on what promises to be a blockbuster as the two remaining seeds look to battle it out for a place in the final.