Aryna Sabalenka made records by turning into the primary participant to win the Wuhan Open 3 instances, defeating China’s Zheng Qinwen in a tough-fought very last on Sunday. The 26-yr-antique Belarusian received 6-three, 5-7, 6-three in a interesting rematch in their Australian Open final earlier this yr.
A Hard-Fought Victory
Sabalenka took the first set in just 38 mins, but Zheng fought back within the 2nd to pressure a decider. In the final set, Sabalenka surged in advance to a 3-zero lead. Though Zheng clawed again, Sabalenka broke yet again and, notwithstanding missing her first risk to serve out the suit, sealed her seventeenth profession title on her 1/3 championship factor.
Record-Breaking Win
With this victory, Sabalenka stays undefeated in Wuhan, extending her winning streak on the tournament to 17 fits, breaking Petra Kvitova’s file. This win marks Sabalenka’s fourth singles name of the 12 months, adding to a season that still consists of Australian Open and US Open victories.
Zheng’s Strong Performance
Zheng Qinwen, the reigning Olympic gold medallist, made history as the first Chinese participant to reach a WTA one thousand very last. Despite the loss, she showed resilience and vowed to improve, announcing, “Next time I could be higher.”