Overview
- Aryna Sabalenka defeated Katerina Siniakova 6-4, 6-4, maintaining her perfect 13-0 record in Wuhan.
- The Belarusian tennis star is set to face Yulia Putintseva in the round of 16 at the Wuhan Open.
- Sabalenka has expressed her desire to surpass Iga Swiatek and become the World No. 1 by the end of the season.
- Both Sabalenka and Qinwen Zheng are on strong runs, potentially setting up a thrilling final showdown in Wuhan.
- Swiatek's absence from the Wuhan Open gives Sabalenka a chance to close the ranking gap ahead of the WTA Finals.