Aryna Sabalenka vs Victoria Azarenka Preview & Prediction | 2024 Brisbane International | Semi-Final
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 500
When is Aryna Sabalenka vs Victoria Azarenka on and what time does it start? Aryna Sabalenka vs Victoria Azarenka will take place on Saturday 6th January, 2024 – not before 08:30 (UK)
Where is Aryna Sabalenka vs Victoria Azarenka taking place? Aryna Sabalenka vs Victoria Azarenka will take place at the Queensland Tennis Centre in Brisbane, Australia
What surface is Aryna Sabalenka vs Victoria Azarenka being played on? Aryna Sabalenka vs Victoria Azarenka will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Aryna Sabalenka vs Victoria Azarenka? Click here for the latest ticket information for Aryna Sabalenka vs Victoria Azarenka
What channel is Aryna Sabalenka vs Victoria Azarenka on in the UK? Aryna Sabalenka vs Victoria Azarenka will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Aryna Sabalenka vs Victoria Azarenka in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Aryna Sabalenka vs Victoria Azarenka live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
World number two Aryna Sabalenka looks the solid favourite for the Brisbane International title after blasting past her three opponents this week, conceding just nine games after a one-sided victory over fifth seed Daria Kasatkina on Friday. A likely final with second seed Elena Rybakina should be a fascinating precursor to a key rivalry at the incoming Australian Open, with Sabalenka coming back from a set down to beat the Kazakh in the final in Melbourne last year, but this is no gimme against her compatriot Victoria Azarenka – herself a two-time Australian Open champion.
Former number one Azarenka overcame Jelena Ostapenko in a bad-tempered quarter-final on Friday to back-up two solid wins so far this week but she would have to find her illusive best level to have any chance against Sabalenka in this vein. Sabalenka leads their head-to-head 3-1, all four meetings coming on hardcourts, and she has improved considerably since their last clash in 2021. Take the world number two to win in straight sets.
TIP: ARYNA SABALENKA TO WIN 2-0
