World number 1 Aryna Sabalenka successfully entered the tournament in Brisbane. Despite a stray service game in the first set, the Belarusian dominated the Mexican Renata Zarazua. A victory which perfectly launches its 2025 season…
The 2025 tennis season got off to a flying start in Brisbane for world number 1 Aryna Sabalenka. The Belarusian, double title holder at the Australian Open, made a convincing start against the Mexican Renata Zarazua, winning in two sets 6-4, 6-0 in just over an hour game.
A misplaced service game, the only problem in the match
If Sabalenka's victory was clear and clear, it was not perfect. Indeed, the world number 1 was broken once in the first set, momentarily losing her usually reliable service game. But apart from this small slump, the Belarusian played her tennis, leaving no chance to her opponent of the day.
Zarazua helpless in the 2nd set
Renata Zarazua suffered the law of the boss of the circuit in the second set. Unable to follow the pace imposed by Sabalenka, the Mexican ranked above 100th place in the world did not exist, not scoring a single game. A true solo rider for Aryna Sabalenka, who is gaining momentum as the first Grand approaches. Slam of the season.
I am satisfied with my level of play for a restart. There are still adjustments to be made but I am on the right track.
Aryna Sabalenka
Putintseva in the next round
In the next round, Aryna Sabalenka will face Kazakh Yulia Putintseva, 29th player in the world. A slightly tougher test for the number 1 who will seek to continue her rise in power. Putintseva will try to create a surprise against the big favorite of the tournament.
Target 3rd title in Melbourne
By winning the Brisbane tournament, Aryna Sabalenka would ideally launch her 2025 season, she who will be aiming for a third consecutive title at the Australian Open in a few weeks. Undefeated in Melbourne since 2023, the Belarusian hopes to extend her domination on Australian hard courts and mark the history of her sport a little more.
With her game as powerful as ever and her ambitions intact, Aryna Sabalenka has plenty to look forward to this season. She, who has reigned over women's tennis for two years now, does not intend to give up her place so easily. And this inaugural victory in Brisbane is the perfect illustration of this.
