Sabalenka gets revenge over Keys in repeat of Australian Open finalBRISBANE, Australia, Jan 9, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - World number one Aryna Sabalenka sent an Australian Open warning as she beat Madison Keys on Friday in Brisbane in a repeat of last year's Melbourne final. Keys stunned Sabalenka nearly 12 months ago but the Belarusian took revenge on the American with a statement 6-3, 6-3 victory to reach the semi-finals. She turned in an uncharacteristically error-strewn performance and struggled on serve as Sabalenka struck a series of superb returns. Sabalenka, aiming for her third Melbourne title in four years when the Australian Open begins on January 18, said the Brisbane tournament was helping her find form ahead of the first major of the year. Muchova has won her last three matches against Sabalenka, although the last was in 2024 at the China Open.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 09, 2026 10:59 UTC