Jan 11 (Reuters) - World number one Aryna Sabalenka ‌brushed aside Marta Kostyuk 6-4 6-3 in the Brisbane International final on Sunday to retain the ‌title without losing a set ahead of her bid to reclaim the Australian Open title this ‌month.

Kostyuk had beaten top 10 players Jessica Pegula, Mirra Andreeva and Amanda Anisimova on her way to the final but was no match for the sheer power of the U.S. Open champion.