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

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

Novak Djokovic was beaten 7-6 (6), 6-3 by big-serving Reilly Opelka in the Brisbane International quarterfinals

ATP Brisbane 250 final is set, with American Reilly Opelka taking on 23-year-old Czech Jiri Lehecka in an exciting clash of styles. Opelka’s powerful serves will test Lehecka’s aggressive game.