For Marta Kostyuk, the Brisbane heat has brought more than just sweat. The 23-year-old Ukrainian, who arrived in Australia speaking boldly about her goal of breaking into the Top 10 for the first time,

On Sunday, Kostyuk will meet Sabalenka for the first time since the infamous interview. And ahead of the Brisbane final, the Ukrainian was asked about the testosterone comments controversy. The 23-year-old described the entire situation as "sad" and also added that it was "the first time I was misquoted."

Preview the the 2026 Brisbane International presented by Evie match between Jessica Pegula vs. Marta Kostyuk, plus betting odds, insights and

Marta Kostyuk did not engage with Aryna Sabalenka in any way after their finals at the Brisbane International. The two contended against each other for 1 hour and 18 minutes in the hard court final.

Aryna Sabalenka appeared to throw an indirect shade at Marta Kostyuk as the Belarusian kissed her biceps after beating the Ukrainian in the Brisbane final.

Poland plays Switzerland in the United Cup final, Aryna Sabalenka takes on Marta Kostyuk for the Brisbane title and Elina Svitolina meets Wang Xinyu in Auckland. We look at the key questions, and what to keep an eye on,

Giant slayer Marta Kostyuk marched into the Brisbane International semi-finals with a stunning 7-6(7) 6-3 upset victory over Brisbane International sixth seed Mirra Andreeva on Friday night.

Marta Kostyuk’s impressive Brisbane International run has continued after the No. 16 seed annihilated Jessica Pegula 6-0 6-3 to reach the final. In the previous two rounds, the Ukrainian upset No. 2 seed Amanda Anisimova and two-time WTA 1000 champion Mirra Andreeva.