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Aryna Sabalenka hits a return during the Brisbane International final. AFP
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Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan with the Brisbane International trophy after her win over Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka in the final at Queensland Tennis Centre on Sunday, January 7, 2024. EPA
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Elena Rybakina with the winners trophy, along with runner-up Aryna Sabalenka, right, at the Brisbane International. Getty Images
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Aryna Sabalenka receives medical treatment during the final against Elena Rybakina. EPA
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Elena Rybakina celebrates her win over Aryna Sabalenka. Getty Images
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Elena Rybakina hits a backhand at the Queensland Tennis Centre during the final on Sunday. Getty Images
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Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka to win the Brisbane International title. EPA
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Aryna Sabalenka hits a return against Elena Rybakina. AFP
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Aryna Sabalenka hits a return during the Brisbane International final. AFP
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Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan with the Brisbane International trophy after her win over Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka in the final at Queensland Tennis Centre on Sunday, January 7, 2024. EPA
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Elena Rybakina with the winners trophy, along with runner-up Aryna Sabalenka, right, at the Brisbane International. Getty Images
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Aryna Sabalenka receives medical treatment during the final against Elena Rybakina. EPA
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Elena Rybakina celebrates her win over Aryna Sabalenka. Getty Images
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Elena Rybakina hits a backhand at the Queensland Tennis Centre during the final on Sunday. Getty Images
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Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka to win the Brisbane International title. EPA
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Aryna Sabalenka hits a return against Elena Rybakina. AFP
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Aryna Sabalenka hits a return during the Brisbane International final. AFP
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