Aryna Sabalenka To Play Brisbane International In Warm-Up For Australian Open Defence
Aryna Sabalenka will launch preparations for the defence of her Australian Open crown by playing at the Brisbane International, organisers said on Tuesday. Elena Rybakina -- beaten by Sabalenka in the final in Melbourne at the start of this year -- will also play at the December 31-January 7 Brisbane event. Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka was already named in the field as she returns to tennis. "I'm excited about starting my 2024 Australian season in Brisbane," world number two Sabalenka said in a statement released by organisers.
