Sabalenka was 3-0 up early in the first set but Zarazua won the next three games to pull level before Sabalenka got a valuable break at 5-4 to take the advantage

World number one Aryna Sabalenka comfortably beats Renata Zarazua to start her Brisbane International campaign.

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka wasted no time making a statement in her season opener, crushing Renata Zarazua 6-4, 6-0 at the Brisbane International. After a first-round

This season mark a huge milestone for Sabalenka as she starts as the WTA world number one for the first time in her career. She climbed atop the WTA Rankings after claiming the US Open honor in September.

Aryna Sabalenka overcame a sluggish start to open her season with a straight-sets victory Tuesday and kickstart her bid to win the Australian Open for a third consecutive time.

World No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka has started her Brisbane International singles campaign with a 6-4, 6-0 win Tuesday over Renata Zarazua of Mexico. The match was a prelude on Pat Rafter Arena for later men's matches involving Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic.

No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has started her Brisbane International singles campaign with a 6-4, 6-0 win Tuesday over Renata Zarazua of Mexico.

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka needed barely an hour to win her season-opening match in Brisbane, disposing of Renata Zarazua 6-4 6-0.