World number one Aryna Sabalenka reaches the final of the Brisbane International for the third year in a row with victory over Karolina Muchova.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka reaches the final of the Brisbane International for the third year in a row with victory over Karolina Muchova.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka reaches the final of the Brisbane International for the third year in a row with victory over Karolina Muchova.

Aryna Sabalenka defeats Muchová to reach the Brisbane International final, defending her title ahead of the Australian Open.

Aryna Sabalenka defeats Muchová to reach the Brisbane International final, defending her title ahead of the Australian Open.

The Battle of the Sexes exhibition was a bit of fun for Aryna Sabalenka, and a showdown she also regarded as good preparation for the Australian Open. In her first match since playing Nick Kyrgios in Dubai last month, top-ranked Sabalenka overwhelmed No. 50 Cristina Bucsa 6-0, 6-1 on Tuesday…