Daniil Medvedev and Aryna Sabalenka each claimed ATP 250 and WTA 250 titles at the 2026 Brisbane event this week, setting an assertive tone as the new year unfolds. Medvedev swept past Brandon Nakashima 6–2, 7–6(1) in the men's final, while Sabalenka dispatched Marta Kostyuk 6–4, 6–3 in the women's championship. Both victories mark strong starts for two established contenders on the hard court. With no premier Slam or Masters 1000 finals concluding during the week, the Brisbane tournaments provided the main focus for tour-watchers, offering valuable early-season momentum for both champions heading into the Australian Open buildup and the broader slate of warm-up events across the circuit.
This week in tennis
Dec 29
Medvedev, Sabalenka win Brisbane titles to start 2026
By the Mob Tennis teamArchive
Past weekly recaps
- Nov 2Alcaraz wins Vienna, Shelton hires Ferrero in shock coaching move
- Oct 26Rybakina defends Ningbo crown; Musetti ends title drought at Lyon
- Oct 19Chwalinska claims first title as Kartal reaches new peak in Wuhan
- Oct 12Zheng wins China Open, then withdraws; Shelton and Cobolli fall in Shanghai
- Oct 5Rybakina, Sabalenka stumble in Beijing as upsets shake the fall circuit
- Sep 28Zverev clinches Laver Cup for Europe; Czechia wins BJK Cup
- Sep 21Davis Cup qualifiers advance Germany, Britain, Australia into Finals
- Sep 15Zverev claims second major at US Open; Rybakina tops rankings