Prize Money and Points for Sabalenka and Paolini at Wuhan Open
Aryna Sabalenka's attempt to win four titles in a row at the Wuhan Open was unsuccessful, but it wasn't all negative for the world No 1.
Sabalenka and Jasmine Paolini's campaigns at the Wuhan Open ended in the semi-final. Sabalenka, the defending champion, had a 20-0 record at the tournament and an 8-2 lead in her head-to-head record against Jessica Pegula. However, Pegula secured a 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-2) victory over Sabalenka.
Paolini caused an upset in the quarter-final by defeating six-time Grand Slam winner Iga Swiatek, but she lost to Coco Gauff in the next round, with Gauff winning 6-4, 6-3.
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Author's summary: Sabalenka and Paolini's Wuhan Open campaigns ended in semi-final.