Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina Preview & Prediction | 2024 Brisbane International | 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 Elena Rybakina on and what time does it start? Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina will take place on Sunday 7th January, 2024 – not before 04:30 (UK)
Where is Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina taking place? Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina will take place at the Queensland Tennis Centre in Brisbane, Australia
What surface is Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina being played on? Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina? Click here for the latest ticket information for Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina
What channel is Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina on in the UK? Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
This looked set to be the Brisbane 500 final from the start this week and it should be a fascinating eighth edition of a burgeoning rivalry between last year’s Australian Open finalists. World number two Aryna Sabalenka came back from a set down to beat Elena Rybakina in that final in Melbourne but Rybakina won their next two encounters, including to win the Indian Wells final, before a their most recent clash went Sabalenka’s way in three sets at the WTA Finals last November. Sabalenka leads their head-to-head 5-2 but it should be noted that Rybakina has earned at least a set in all seven of those matches, with the only two to finish in straight sets going her way last year.
Both players have blasted through the competition this week to make huge statements as they approach the first major of the season but Rybakina has yet to have her serve broken, suggesting a tiebreak or two might be in the offing. Sabalenka has endured the tougher foes this week to still look the slight favourite here but the most sensible option in the markets is taking Rybakina to earn at least a set or for at least one tiebreak in the match.
TIP: ELENA RYBAKINA TO WIN A SET
