Aryna Sabalenka powered into the Brisbane International final with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over teenager Mirra Andreeva on Saturday, taking a step closer to a first trophy of the year before her Australian Open title defense begins later this month.

It was remarked that Aryna Sabalenka had not reached her best at the Brisbane International and that Mirra Andreeva was the true test but it was one that she passed with flying colours as she saw off the 17-year-old to reach the final 6-3,

Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the Brisbane International final with a convincing win over Mirra Andreeva. Sabalenka, who aims to retain her Australian Open title, will face Polina Kudermetova next. Meanwhile,

World number one Aryna Sabalenka overcomes Mirra Andreeva's stern challenge to book a Brisbane International final berth against qualifier Polina Kudermetova.

Aryna Sabalenka overcame a sluggish start to open her season with a straight-sets victory Tuesday and kickstart her bid to win the Australian Open for a third consecutive time.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka through to the Brisbane International semi-finals after defeating Marie Bouzkova 6-3 6-4.