Aryna Sabalenka reached her third consecutive Brisbane International final with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Karolina Muchova, setting up a final against Marta Kostyuk, who defeated Jessica Pegula. Sabalenka aims for her third Australian Open title, while Switzerland reached the United Cup final for the first time by beating Belgium.
The Brisbane International features a strong field with top players like Sabalenka and Keys, promising exciting matches and potential showdowns, including a possible quarterfinal between Sabalenka and Keys, as the tournament serves as a key lead-up to the Australian Open.
Nick Kyrgios defeated Aryna Sabalenka in a Battle of the Sexes-style exhibition match that was less intense than expected, with Kyrgios winning in straight sets. The event was hyped up but ultimately served as a casual showcase, highlighting Kyrgios's return to fitness and Sabalenka's competitive spirit.
Aryna Sabalenka was named Player of the Year for the second consecutive time, dominating the season with multiple titles and a top ranking. Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend won Doubles Team of the Year, while Amanda Anisimova was recognized as Most Improved Player. Belinda Bencic made a notable comeback, earning the Comeback Player of the Year award, and Victoria Mboko was named Newcomer of the Year after a remarkable rise from outside the top 300 to top 20.
Aryna Sabalenka, after losing to Elena Rybakina in the WTA Finals final, was visibly upset, sitting with her team and showing signs of frustration, highlighting her competitive nature and the ongoing challenge to secure missing major titles despite her recent successes.
Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the WTA Finals final, winning a record-breaking $5.235 million prize and her biggest title since Wimbledon 2022, while Sabalenka, despite losing, set a new season earnings record and expressed emotional disappointment after her loss.
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Amanda Anisimova in a semi-final at the 2025 WTA Finals in Riyadh to reach the final, where she will face Elena Rybakina, who came from a set down to beat Jessica Pegula. Sabalenka described her win as great preparation for the final, and both players showcased high-quality tennis in their semi-finals.
Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula advanced to the semi-finals of the 2025 WTA Finals in Riyadh, with Sabalenka defeating Coco Gauff to top the Stefanie Graf Group and Pegula winning against Jasmine Paolini. Sabalenka, who has secured the year-end world number one ranking, will face Amanda Anisimova in the semi-finals, while Pegula will play Elena Rybakina. The tournament guarantees a first-time champion this year.
Aryna Sabalenka dominated her match at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, beating Jasmine Paolini, while Coco Gauff struggled and lost to Jessica Pegula, highlighting contrasting fortunes for the top players in the tournament.
Aryna Sabalenka won the US Open 2025 but was quickly ushered out of Arthur Ashe Stadium due to heightened security measures related to Donald Trump's visit, which disrupted the atmosphere and affected the event's ambiance.
Aryna Sabalenka won her second consecutive US Open title, demonstrating remarkable consistency and strategic adaptation on hard courts, and solidifying her status as a dominant force in women's tennis.
Aryna Sabalenka retained her US Open title by defeating Amanda Anisimova in a tense final, securing her first Grand Slam win of the year and her fourth overall, demonstrating improved emotional control and tactical maturity.
Aryna Sabalenka won her third consecutive US Open title, defeating Amanda Anisimova in the final with a score of 6-3, 7-6(3). She demonstrated resilience and mental strength, overcoming previous season setbacks and tight moments in the match to secure her fourth Grand Slam title, establishing herself as a dominant force on hard courts.
Aryna Sabalenka won her second consecutive US Open women's singles title by defeating Amanda Anisimova in straight sets, becoming the first woman in 11 years to achieve back-to-back titles at the tournament, with her strong mental resilience and fewer unforced errors playing a key role in her victory.
Aryna Sabalenka defended her US Open title, winning her fourth Grand Slam, while Martina Navratilova criticized a controversial tennis rule about challenge calls, calling for it to be changed due to its outdated nature and unreliability.