Aryna Sabalenka has cemented her legacy at the Wuhan Open, achieving a flawless 20-0 record at the tournament with her recent victory over Elena Rybakina. This milestone places her among an exclusive group, becoming only the fourth woman since 1990 to win at least 20 consecutive matches at a single WTA event.
Sabalenka’s love affair with Wuhan began in 2019, when she stormed to the title in her debut, winning six matches, including a standout victory over former world No. 1 Ashleigh Barty. She returned in 2020 to defend her crown, adding another six wins to her tally. After a four-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Wuhan Open rejoined the WTA circuit in 2024, and Sabalenka picked up right where she left off, securing the title with five victories. This year, the Belarusian powerhouse is on another impressive run, having defeated Rebecca Sramkova, Liudmila Samsonova, and Elena Rybakina to advance to the semifinals.
With her unparalleled dominance in Wuhan, Sabalenka continues to showcase her formidable talent and unshakable focus, solidifying her status as one of the WTA’s brightest stars.
