The 20-year-old American staved off two match points in the dramatic conclusion.

The top seeded American clinched his first match win of 2026 in straight sets; No. 2 Casper Ruud bowed out.

The Frenchman was contesting the first match of his farewell season.

Svitolina opens the year 5-0 after finishing 2025 on a four-match losing streak.

Katarzyna Kawa and Jan Zielinski beat Coco Gauff and Christian Harrison 7-6 (5), 7-6 (3) to seal Poland’s place in the final.

The world No. 1 advanced to the final in Brisbane for the third year in a row.

The top seed denied Sonay Kartal, 6-4, 6-7 (2), 7-6 (5).

The 21-year-old lost her match at a W35 event in Nairobi in 37 minutes, won three points, and at one point, appeared to need to be directed where to stand to serve.

Sabalenka spoke out after reaching the Brisbane International quarterfinals.

The top seed relied on her “fighting spirit” in a 7-5, 6-4 win over wild-card entry Katie Boulter.