BRISBANE (Reuters) -Aryna Sabalenka powered into the Brisbane International final with a 6-3 6-2 victory over teenager Mirra Andreeva on Saturday, taking a step closer to a first trophy of the year before her Australian Open title defence begins later this month.

Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the Brisbane International final with a convincing win over Mirra Andreeva. Sabalenka, who aims to retain her Australian Open title, will face Polina Kudermetova next. Meanwhile,

Aryna Sabalenka powered into the Brisbane International final with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over teenager Mirra Andreeva on Saturday, taking a step closer to a first trophy of the year before her Australian Open title defense begins later this month.

Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus will meet No. 8 seed Mirra Andreeva of Russia in the semifinals Saturday at the Brisbane International in Australia.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka through to the Brisbane International semi-finals after defeating Marie Bouzkova 6-3 6-4.

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka withstood Mirra Andreeva's stern challenge to book a Brisbane International final berth against qualifier Polina Kudermetova.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka stepped up her Australian Open preparations as she overpowered Marie Bouzkova in straight sets to reach the Brisbane International semi-finals on Friday. Dimitrov, who has won the Brisbane title twice before,