Overview

• World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Elena Rybakina 6-3, 6-3 in the Wuhan Open quarterfinals.
• Her Wuhan record improved to 20-0 as the three-time defending champion joined a select group of four women since 1990 to start 20-0 at the same event.
• The victory moved Sabalenka’s head-to-head over Rybakina to 8-5, reversing their most recent loss in Cincinnati.
• Sabalenka booked her 11th semifinal of 2025 and will face Jessica Pegula, whom she leads 8-2 in their series.
• Pegula advanced by beating Katerina Siniakova 2-6, 6-0, 6-3 for her 50th win of the season, while Coco Gauff and Jasmine Paolini reached the other semifinal after wins over Laura Siegemund and Iga Swiatek.