Sabalenka faces Putintseva in key matchup on Day 5 of WTA Brisbane International

Day 5 of the WTA Brisbane International features eight third-round matches, including a key matchup between world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and Yulia Putintseva. Sabalenka aims to advance after a strong opening match. Other notable matches include Anastasia Potapova facing Kimberly Birrell, who recently upset the No. 2 seed. Daria Kasatkina will compete against Polina Kudermetova, both looking to secure a spot in the quarterfinals. Mirra Andreeva and Linda Noskova will also meet, with both players having won their previous matches. Predictions suggest a competitive day ahead as players vie for advancement.