In a thrilling display of skill and determination, Aryna Sabalenka has once again proven her dominance on the tennis court by clinching her third consecutive Wuhan Open title. The Belarusian powerhouse defeated China’s Zheng Qinwen in a nail-biting final match that ended 6-3, 5-7, 6-.
Sabalenka, who has now won the Wuhan Open four times, described her achievement as “totally crazy”. “This place definitely feels like home,” she said, reflecting on her undefeated streak in Wuhan. The victory marks her 17th career singles title and her fifth title on Chinese soil, the most of any player in the Open Era.
The final was a rematch of the 2024 Australian Open final, where Sabalenka also emerged victorious. Zheng Qinwen, the local hero, put up a fierce fight, but Sabalenka’s resilience and powerful play ultimately secured her the win.
With this win, Sabalenka has strengthened her chances of ending the year as the world number one, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to the WTA season. Her performance in Wuhan adds to an already impressive year, which includes two Grand Slam titles and a WTA 1000 success in Cincinnati.
Sabalenka’s remarkable achievement has not only solidified her legacy in tennis but also inspired fans and aspiring athletes around the world. As she continues to dominate the sport, one can only wonder what new heights she will reach next.
Aryna Sabalenka in 2024
Ranked no.2, Aryna played her last match on the 13th of October when she defeated world no.7 Qinwen Zheng 6-3 5-7 6-3 in the final in Wuhan to win her 17th career title.
At present, during this year Sabalenka owns an overall 54-12 record. The Belarussian clinched 4 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Wuhan. Aryna was the runner-up in Brisbane, Madrid and Rome.