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World number one Aryna Sabalenka reached the final of the Brisbane International for the third year in a row with a 6-3 6-4 win against Karolina Muchova.<\/b><\/p>\n
Sabalenka is aiming to win a third Australian Open title in four years later this month and continued her preparations with a dominant victory to set up a final against Marta Kostyuk, who beat fourth seed Jessica Pegula 6-0 6-3.<\/p>\n
A French Open runner-up in 2023, Czech Muchova had won her previous three matches against Sabalenka.<\/p>\n
But Muchova had no answer to the Belarusian’s power at the Queensland Tennis Centre and, although three match points slipped away, Sabalenka sealed victory when a Muchova shot sailed long.<\/p>\n
“I’m super happy that today was the day when I was able to get the win,” Sabalenka said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n