Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina are set to clash once again in the Brisbane International final, renewing their rivalry in a highly anticipated match. Their history includes seven previous encounters, notably last year’s Australian Open final, where Sabalenka staged a comeback to win after initially trailing by a set.

Both top seeds have showcased impressive form leading up to the final, securing decisive victories on Saturday. Sabalenka triumphed over Victoria Azarenka with a score of 6-2, 6-4, while Rybakina defeated Czech talent Linda Noskova with a score of 6-3, 6-2.

Sabalenka acknowledged the forthcoming clash, anticipating an intense battle: “It’s always a great battle against Elena. We both excel in serving and adopt a highly aggressive style of tennis, which usually leads to close matches.”

In the men’s final, top seeds Holger Rune and Grigor Dimitrov will also face off. Dimitrov emerged victorious against Australian Jordan Thompson with a score of 6-3, 7-5, while Rune secured his spot by defeating Russian Roman Safiullin in a tight match of 6-4, 7-6 (7-0).