World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and rising star Jiří Lehecka kicked off 2025 in style, claiming victories at the Brisbane International! 🎉 Sabalenka battled through a tense three-set final against Russian qualifier Polina Kudermetova (4-6, 6-3, 6-2), proving why she’s the queen of Australian hard courts. 🌞
\"I’m obsessed with this energy!\" Sabalenka told fans post-match, celebrating her 12th consecutive win Down Under. With 16 hardcourt trophies (and two AO titles) in her arsenal, she’s now eyeing a historic three-peat at Melbourne Park – a feat last achieved by Martina Hingis in 1997. 🐐
New Faces, New Stories
Kudermetova, ranked 107th, stunned crowds by reaching her first WTA final after eight matches in Brisbane! The 21-year-old’s grit earned her a projected top-60 ranking. Meanwhile, Czech talent Lehecka’s men’s singles win signals fresh competition for the ATP’s big names. 💥
Both champions now head to the #AusOpen, where Sabalenka could join tennis legend status. Will Kudermetova’s Cinderella story continue? 🕛 Stay tuned!
