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Sabalenka Beats Rybakina to Reach Wuhan Semis, Extends Unbeaten Run to 20-0

The world No. 1’s undefeated surge at the WTA 1000 event sets up a Pegula rematch that arrives with late-season qualification pressures in play.

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Sep 6, 2025; Flushing, NY, USA; Aryna Sabalenka hits a backhand against Amanda Anisimova (USA) (not pictured) in the women's singles final of the 2025 US Open tennis championships at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Aryna Sabalenka defeated Elena Rybakina 6-3, 6-3 to move into the Wuhan Open semifinals and improve her perfect record at the tournament to 20-0.
  • The result pushed Sabalenka’s head-to-head over Rybakina to 8-5 and avenged her loss to the Kazakh in Cincinnati earlier this year.
  • Jessica Pegula advanced to face Sabalenka after rallying past Katerina Siniakova 2-6, 6-0, 6-3 for her 50th win of the season.
  • Sabalenka, the three-time defending Wuhan champion (2018, 2019, 2024), is into her 11th semifinal of 2025 and leads Pegula 8-2 in their rivalry.
  • Rybakina’s defeat dents her WTA Finals bid, while other top seeds Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek had quarterfinal matches scheduled later on Friday.