Aryna Sabalenka. Photo courtesy of brisbaneinternational.com.au
MINSK, 5 January (BelTA) – Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus on her Brisbane International victory, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.
In today’s Brisbane final Belarus’ world number one Aryna Sabalenka came back to defeat Russia’s World No.107 Polina Kudermetova 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 to secure her champion title. The match lasted for an hour and 47 minutes. En route to the final, the Belarusian notched wins over Mexico’s No.75 Renata Zarazua, 6-4, 6-0, Kazakhstan’s No.29 Yulia Putintseva, 7-6 (7-2), 6-4, No.44 Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic, 6-3, 6-4, and Russia’s No.16 Mirra Andreeva, 6-3, 6-2. Marie Bouzkova saw off Belarus’ world number 20 Victoria Azarenka, 6-4, 6-4, in the third round. Brisbane became the 18th career title for 26-year-old Aryna Sabalenka.
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