Aryna Sabalenka prepared for the Australian Open with a comfortable victory over Marta Kostyuk to win a third Brisbane International title.
The world number one took control of Sunday's final by reeling off five consecutive games from 4-4 in the opening set, taking just 79 minutes to win 6-4 6-3.
Sabalenka defended her crown at the Queensland Tennis Centre, where she also won the title in 2023.
It was the perfect preparation for the 27-year-old Belarusian, who is aiming for a third title in four years at the Australian Open, which begins in Melbourne on 18 January.