Aryna Sabalenka has won the Brisbane International, rallying from a set down against qualifier Polina Kudermetova to sharpen her tilt for a third-straight Australian Open title.

No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka overcame a spirited challenge from 15th-seeded Yulia Putintseva to record a 7-6 (2), 6-4 win in a Round of 16 match on Thursday at the Brisbane International in Australia.

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

Aryna Sabalenka powered into the Brisbane International final with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over teenager Mirra Andreeva. American Reilly Opelka (men's Brisbane) and Naomi Osaka (Auckland) also advanced to their respective finals.

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.

Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka geared up for her title defence at the year's opening Grand Slam with a battling 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 win over Russian qualifier Polina Kudermetova in the final of the Brisbane International on Sunday.

Watch the match highlights between Aryna Sabalenka & Polina Kudermetova in the Women Single's Finals of the 2025 Brisbane International Tennis.