Trailing by a set, Mirra Andreeva and Marta Kostyuk found the resources to turn the tide in Brisbane. Two character-filled victories that ideally launch their 2026 season.
Another Battle, Another Third Set: Jessica Pegula Hasn't Lost Her Taste for Epic Fights. Against a Tenacious Kalinskaya, the American Had to Turn the Tide to Continue Her Journey in Australia.
At 23 years old, Marta Kostyuk approaches 2026 with new determination. The Ukrainian, already established in the world top 30, now wants to make a decisive leap: to enter the top 10.
Freshly crowned at the WTA Finals, Elena Rybakina starts 2026 on a high note in Brisbane. The Kazakhstani, victorious over Shuai Zhang, already displays XXL ambitions for the upcoming season... and clearly aims higher.