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Sabalenka survives frustrating period to win

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Video: Sabalenka survives frustrating period to win

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World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka battles through her frustrations to defeat Karolina Muchova and book a spot in the Brisbane International final.

January 10, 2026 — 2.04pm

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