Sydney, Jan. 9 -- World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka triumphed in straight sets over Madison Keysin a rematch of the 2025 Australian Open final on Friday to reach the semifinals at the Brisbane International.
Sabalenka notched a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Keys, the world No. 7 and reigning Australian Open champion, in one hour and 29 minutes.
It improves Sabalenka's record in Australia since the start of 2023 to 36 wins and two losses in a run that has included two titles at the Australian Open and one at the Brisbane International.
"This place is super special. I always play great here and I'm excited to be back in the semis," she said on court after the match.
Sabalenka will play world No. 20 Karolina Muchova, who beat the fifth-ranked Elena Ryba...