Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka made electrifying starts to their Brisbane International runs, cruising through their opening matches with trademark flair. 🌟
Djokovic, fresh off a playful doubles win with Nick Kyrgios, dispatched Aussie wildcard Rinky Hijikata 6-3, 6-3. The 24-time Grand Slam champ fired a first-set ace and broke Hijikata late in the second to seal the deal. Next up? A showdown with French veteran Gael Monfils, who’s *still* chasing his first win against the Serbian legend after 19 attempts. 😮
Meanwhile, World No. 1 Sabalenka unleashed her signature power game against Mexico’s Renata Zarazua. Despite a mid-set hiccup, the Belarusian bulldozed through with a 6-4, 6-0 victory. 🚀 ‘Game on’ for her next clash against Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva!
Brisbane’s heating up – who’s ready for more tennis fireworks? 🔥
