The chill between world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and Marta Kostyuk sharpened after Sunday night’s Brisbane International final, where the Belarusian sealed a 6-4, 6-3 victory on Pat Rafter Arena.

Aryna Sabalenka has won yet another title on Australian soil, showing that the Australian Open is hers for the taking.

Aryna Sabalenka sounded completely unbothered with Marta Kostyuk refusing to shake hands after the Brisbane final, stating that "I do not care about that." On Sunday, the top-seeded Belarusian repeated as champion in Brisbane after beating the Ukrainian tennis star 6-4 6-3 in the final.

Aryna Sabalenka has clearly said what she wants, both on the tennis court and in her personal life. Just days before the Australian Open 2026, the wor.

Aryna Sabalenka dropped a not-so subtle hint that she wants her boyfriend to propose. While giving her victory speech to thousands of fans after winning the title in Brisbane, the world number one

After sweeping through the field without dropping a single set, World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka used her successful title defense to showcase a touch game and defensive variety that left her opponents with no answers.

On Sunday, Kostyuk will meet Sabalenka for the first time since the infamous interview. And ahead of the Brisbane final, the Ukrainian was asked about the testosterone comments controversy. The 23-year-old described the entire situation as "sad" and also added that it was "the first time I was misquoted."

This rematch between the Australian Open finalists was lopsided, and Aryna Sabalenka flipped the outcome with a straight-sets win over Madison Keys.

Aryna Sabalenka successfully defended her title at the 2026 Brisbane International. She defeated Marta Kostyuk in the final, 6-4, 6-3.

Aryna Sabalenka indicated she intends to play a slightly lighter schedule in 2026 due to the physical grind of an "insane" WTA season.

Aryna Sabalenka and Marta Kostyuk’s spicy feud has reignited again after the World No. 1 claimed the Brisbane International title on Sunday night.