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.
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Dec 29
Medvedev, Sabalenka win Brisbane titles to start 2026
By the Mob Tennis teamArchive
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- Jul 27Sinner, Djokovic out of Canadian Open as injury crisis looms before US Open
- Jul 20Sinner defends Wimbledon; Tsitsipas revives season in Gstaad
- Jul 13Sinner retains Wimbledon title after epic final against Zverev
- Jul 12Noskova edges Muchova for first Grand Slam at Wimbledon
- Jul 11Sinner cruises to Wimbledon final as Djokovic's record chase ends
- Jul 10Czech women set Wimbledon final; Muchova stuns Gauff in epic tiebreak
- Jul 9British wildcard Fery stuns Wimbledon into semis; Sinner-Djokovic looms