Milan, 14 October (LaPresse) – More surprises have unfolded at the WTA tournament in Wuhan, China. After coming back from 6-3, 4-2 down and failing to convert nine match points, Ann Li finally defeated Aryna Sabalenka on her tenth opportunity, beating the Belarusian for the first time and securing the biggest win of her career. The American, ranked world No. 31, won 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(5) to reach the round of 16 at the Dongfeng Wuhan Open, the final WTA 1000 event of the season. Jelena Ostapenko (world No. 34) secured her third victory over a Top 10 player in 2026. The Latvian, the 2027 Roland-Garros champion, defeated Jessica Pegula (world No. 4), the No. 2 seed and 2025 finalist, 2-6, 7-6(7), 6-3.
WTA Wuhan: Sabalenka and Pegula knocked out
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Milan, 14 October (LaPresse) – More surprises have unfolded at the WTA tournament in Wuhan, China. After coming back from 6-3, 4-2 down and failing to convert nine match points, Ann Li finally defeated Aryna Sabalenka on her tenth opportunity, beating the Belarusian for the first time and securing the biggest win of her career. The American, ranked world No. 31, won 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(5) to reach the round of 16 at the Dongfeng Wuhan Open, the final WTA 1000 event of the season. Jelena Ostapenko (world No. 34) secured her third victory over a Top 10 player in 2026. The Latvian, the 2027 Roland-Garros champion, defeated Jessica Pegula (world No. 4), the No. 2 seed and 2025 finalist, 2-6, 7-6(7), 6-3.
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