Aryna Sabalenka replaced Iga Swiatek as world number one in October World number one Aryna Sabalenka opened her season with a 6-4 6-0 thrashing of Renata Zarazua at the Brisbane International.

Far too soon. There can only ever be one Serena. But it's there, nonetheless. Against Mexican world number 75 Renata Zarazúa, there was a risk that Sabalenka's aura would be too potent.

Flying forward Shane Rigney has recovered from a knee injury that ruled him out of that game but is only named on the subs. The St Rynagh's man would have been an automatic starter only for an injury ...