Aryna Sabalenka powers past Karolina Muchova into Brisbane International final

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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. She came into the match with only one win in five previous matches against the American.

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