WTA Rankings: Winners and Losers of the Wuhan Open
Aryna Sabalenka secured the year-end No 1 spot in the WTA Rankings despite missing out on a four-peat at the Wuhan Open.
Sabalenka was defeated by Jessica Pegula in the semi-final, ending her streak of winning the tournament in 2018, 2019, and 2024. However, her position at the top of the rankings remained unchanged.
Sabalenka's victory in the year-end No 1 WTA Ranking battle came after Iga Swiatek's defeat in the quarter-final.
Coco Gauff also improved her chances of securing the American No 1 ranking by holding off Amanda Anisimova. Meanwhile, Mboko and Raducanu missed out on the tournament.
- Aryna Sabalenka - 11,010
- Amanda Anisimova - 5,989
- Mirra Andreeva - 4,698
- Jessica Pegula - 4,653
- Jasmine Paolini - 4,156
Author's summary: Sabalenka wins year-end No 1 spot.