Aryna Sabalenka powered through to the semi-finals of the Wuhan Open, extending her unbeaten streak at the tournament to 20 matches with a dominant 6-3, 6-3 victory over Elena Rybakina. The world-class Belarusian is now one step closer to securing an unprecedented fourth consecutive Wuhan Open title, having previously lifted the trophy in 2018, 2019, and last year.
Despite facing early service struggles, Sabalenka showcased her trademark resilience, overpowering Rybakina in straight sets. The win carried an extra layer of satisfaction for Sabalenka, who had lost to Rybakina earlier this season. Now, she sets her sights on a high-stakes semi-final clash against Jessica Pegula, who is riding high after notching her 50th match win of the year.
The Wuhan Open continues to deliver thrilling matchups, with other semi-final contenders including Coco Gauff, who faces Laura Siegemund, and Iga Swiatek, who takes on Jasmine Paolini. Fans are eagerly anticipating whether Sabalenka can maintain her flawless record and potentially face off against Gauff or Swiatek in what could be an electrifying final.
As Sabalenka continues her quest for a historic fourth title, the tennis world watches closely to see if her dominance in Wuhan will remain unchallenged.