Aryna Sabalenka extended her unbeaten streak in Wuhan to 20 matches with a straight-sets victory over Elena Rybakina, continuing her dominance at the tournament where she has never lost a match.
A Rivalry on Repeat
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina faced off once again in Wuhan, with Sabalenka delivering a clinical 6-3, 6-3 win. The match marked their 13th meeting, and Sabalenka’s aggressive baseline play and consistent serving proved decisive. She broke Rybakina four times and saved all break points against her.
Wuhan Perfection
Sabalenka’s record in Wuhan now stands at 20 wins and zero losses. She previously won the tournament in 2018, 2019, and 2024, and is now on track for a fourth title. Her ability to perform consistently in this venue has become one of the most remarkable streaks in women’s tennis.
The Crowd Connection
Asked how she explains her flawless record in Wuhan, Sabalenka credited the local support. “I feel a really great connection with the Chinese fans, I guess. I feel at home every time playing here. Honestly, that’s just crazy,” she said during her post-match interview.
Mutual Respect
Sabalenka also praised her opponent, acknowledging the intensity of their rivalry. “She is a great player, a very nice girl and always tough to play against. We have a really huge history against each other. Always great battles, always excited playing her. She always pushes me to the limit to get the win,” Sabalenka said.
Eyes on the Semifinal
With this win, Sabalenka advances to the semifinals where she will face Jessica Pegula. She holds an 8-2 record against Pegula and enters the match with momentum and confidence. Her Wuhan streak remains one of the most impressive feats on the WTA Tour.
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WTA Wuhan - Aryna Sabalenka's projected path
Sabalenka in Wuhan, ranking, and results in 2025
Currently the world no.1, the Belarussian achieved a composed 59-10 record in 2025. Sabalenka is playing at the moment in Wuhan where she beat the world no.68 Rebecca Sramkova 4-6 6-3 6-1, the world no.20 Liudmila Samsonova 6-3 6-2 and the world no.9 Elena Rybakina 6-3 6-3.
Aryna Sabalenka will fight against the world no.6 Jessica Pegula in the semifinal on Saturday at 6:30 pm on CENTER. Their record is 8-2 for Sabalenka.
The Belarussian conquered 4 titles in 2025 in Brisbane, Miami, Madrid and U.S. Open. Sabalenka got to the final at the Australian Open, in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open), in Stuttgart (Porsche Tennis Grand Prix) and at the French Open.
The Belarussian won 21 titles in her career: 16 on hard courts, 3 on clay courts and 2 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)