“She is now set to face Jessica Pegula in the semi-finals, a matchup she has dominated in the past.”
Aryna Sabalenka continued her dominance at the Wuhan Open. She defeated Elena Rybakina 6‑3, 6‑3 to reach the semi-finals. This win keeps her unbeaten in Wuhan and extends her perfect record at the tournament to 20 matches.
Sabalenka won the Wuhan Open in 2018, 2019, and 2024. She has become one of the most successful players in the event’s history. Her powerful baseline game and composure under pressure helped her break Rybakina’s serve multiple times.
The victory improves Sabalenka’s head-to-head record against Rybakina to 8–5. She will face Jessica Pegula in the semi-finals, a player she has beaten 8 of 10 times.
This win shows Sabalenka’s consistency and determination. It reinforces her status as a top contender for the Wuhan title and a strong presence on the WTA Tour this season.