Aryna Sabalenka was seemingly very happy with how the Brisbane Worldwide served him this 12 months as she has agreed to return to the match within the first week of 2025.
Firstly of the 2024 season, the Belarusian tennis star made her first look in Brisbane. And it was a profitable debut because the 26-year-old made the ultimate falling brief towards Elena Rybakina.
After a deep Brisbane run, Sabalenka went on to defend her Australian Open title with out a dropped set and he or she concluded her Australian swing with an 11-1 document.
This week, the organizers of the Australian WTA 500 match confirmed that the three-time Grand Slam champion will probably be competing on the match between December 29 – January 05.
World No. 3 Jessica Pegula, who was crushed by the Belarusian on this 12 months’s US Open last, was additionally confirmed to start out her 2025 season in Brisbane. It will likely be the primary look on the match for the 30-year-old American.
Sabalenka bought crushed by Rybakina within the Brisbane last
En route to creating the ultimate in her opening match of 2024, the world No. 2 did not drop a single set. However towards the Kazakh tennis star, she stood no likelihood because the 2022 Wimbledon champion claimed a really dominant 6-0 6-3 victory.
At one level, Rybakina even led 6-0 2-0. Afterward, Sabalenka joked and tried to maintain it light-hearted however it was clear that she wasn’t glad in any respect with the result of the match.
“A few phrases to my crew. You probably did a horrible job right now. Wow. 6-0, 6-3. It is all of your fault, guys! I truthfully do not know the place to start out. Initially Elena, wow. Thanks a minimum of for these 3 video games. We made it seem like a combat. Nice job, congratulations to you and your crew on an incredible week. And see you in Melbourne,” the Belarusian instructed Rybakina throughout the trophy presentation.
Nonetheless, Sabalenka could have one other likelihood to gather a Brisbane title in late December and early January.