Aryna Sabalenka's bid for a fourth consecutive title in Wuhan ended, but she still gained valuable experience.
Sabalenka and Jasmine Paolini's Wuhan Open campaigns concluded in the semi-finals. We examine their prize money and its impact on their WTA Rankings.
As the defending champion, Sabalenka started strong against Jessica Pegula, with a 20-0 record at the tournament and an 8-2 lead in their head-to-head matches. However, Pegula bounced back to win 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-2), marking Sabalenka's first loss since the 2023 WTA Finals.
Paolini caused a stir in the quarter-finals by defeating six-time Grand Slam winner Iga Swiatek, her first career win over Swiatek. Unfortunately, she couldn't replicate this success against Coco Gauff, losing 6-4, 6-3.
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Author's summary: Sabalenka and Paolini's Wuhan Open campaigns ended in semi-finals.