Reilly Opelka, who defeated Novak Djokovic in the Brisbane International quarters, was trailing 4-1 in the first set when he had to withdraw due to a back injury

Citing a back injury, American Reilly Opelka retired from the Brisbane International final down 1-4 to Jiri Lehecka.

In the Brisbane International Presented by Evie final on Sunday, Reilly Opelka takes on Jiri Lehecka.Opelka was last in action on September 26, 2024 at the Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships,

This is the fourth title Aryna Sabalenka has clinched on Australian soil. She has won back-to-back Australian Open titles, while she also won this tournament previously in 2023

Jiri Lehecka claimed the Brisbane International men's title after Reilly Opelka retired with an injury while trailing 4-1 in the opening set.

Czech Jiri Lehecka has won the Brisbane International after feelgood story Reilly Opelka retired with a back complaint when trailing 4-1 in the final.