World No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka has started her Brisbane International singles campaign with a 6-4, 6-0 win over Renata Zarazua of Mexico.

If Nick Kyrgios was attempting to prove his match fitness after 18 months off the tour due to wrist and knee injuries, he did a good job Tuesday, albeit in a losing cause at the Brisbane International.

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Mpetshi Perricard hit 36 aces throughout the match, including a whopping 15 in the final set, the same amount Kyrgios managed overall

World number one Aryna Sabalenka comfortably beats Renata Zarazua to start her Brisbane International campaign.

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka needed barely an hour to win her season-opening match in Brisbane, disposing of Renata Zarazua 6-4 6-0.