"Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the Brisbane International final for the third year in a row after defeating Karolina Muchova 6-3, 6-4. The world No 1 clinched her fourth match point at Pat Rafter Arena to advance to Sunday's final against Marta Kostyuk, who beat the fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula 6-0, 6-3. It was Kostyuk's third win in a row over a top-10 opponent."
"On Friday, in a rematch of last year's Australian Open final, Sabalenka broke Madison Keys in five straight service games on the way to a 6-3, 6-3 win. Last year at Melbourne Park, Keys beat Sabalenka for her first Grand Slam singles title. Although three match points slipped away amid a late flurry of pressure from the Czech player, Sabalenka sealed victory when a Muchova shot sailed long."
"Although three match points slipped away amid a late flurry of pressure from the Czech player, Sabalenka sealed victory when a Muchova shot sailed long. I always try to stay in the present, Sabalenka said. I worked really hard and each match against her is just another opportunity to get the win and I'm super happy that today was the day when I was able to get the win."
Aryna Sabalenka reached the Brisbane International final for the third consecutive year by defeating Karolina Muchova 6-3, 6-4, converting her fourth match point at Pat Rafter Arena. Sabalenka will face Marta Kostyuk, who beat fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula 6-0, 6-3 and recorded her third straight victory over a top-10 opponent. Sabalenka previously defeated Madison Keys 6-3, 6-3 after breaking Keys in five straight service games, avenging last year's Australian Open final result. Sabalenka acknowledged the difficulty of the match, emphasized staying present, and said she appreciated the battles against strong opponents. Separately, Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner 7-5, 7-6(6) in an exhibition match in South Korea.
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