Top seeds Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka blazed through the Brisbane International quarterfinals on Thursday, while China's Yuan Yue saw her run cut short. 🌟
Djokovic, the Serbian legend, dominated French veteran Gael Monfils 6-3, 6-3 in just 72 minutes, keeping his flawless 20-0 record against Monfils alive. The win edges him closer to his 100th career singles title—a milestone no male player has ever reached. 🏆 'I’ve never won Brisbane… Hopefully this is the year,' he said post-match, grinning like a kid eyeing a candy store.
Sabalenka, the Belarusian powerhouse and reigning Australian Open champ, also cruised, proving why she’s a favorite Down Under. Meanwhile, Yuan Yue fought hard but couldn’t clinch a comeback, exiting the tournament with heads held high for Chinese tennis fans. 🇨🇳
With Djokovic’s laser-focused serves and Sabalenka’s fierce swings, the road to the Australian Open just got way more exciting. Drop your predictions below! 👇🔥
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