Aryna Sabalenka successfully defended her Brisbane International title, defeating Marta Kostyuk 6-4, 6-3 without dropping a set throughout the tournament. Sabalenka showcased an evolved game, incorporating touch and net play alongside her power. Kostyuk, who had a strong run to the final, struggled with her serve against Sabalenka's consistent performance. The match occurred amidst ongoing tensions between Ukrainian and Belarusian athletes due to the war in Ukraine.