Sabalenka wins Brisbane final amid frosty exchange with Kostyuk, Medvedev tops Nakashima
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka has captured her second consecutive Brisbane International title, and 22nd overall, with a straight sets victory over Marta Kostyuk on Sunday. It was the third year in a row Sabalanka appeared in the final and the Belorussian player looked in comfortable surroundings as she closed out a 6-4, 6-3 victory in just 1 hour and 17 minutes at Pat Rafter Arena. The Brisbane International is a tuneup event for this year’s Australian Open, which...
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- Gilgeous-Alexander scores 46 points as Thunder halt rare skid with OT win over Jazz
- No. 4 UConn rallies past Providence late for 103-98 victory in overtime
- Glenn Hall, whose NHL goalie starts streak may never be broken, dies at age 94
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