Prize Money and Points for Sabalenka and Paolini at Wuhan Open
Aryna Sabalenka's bid for a fourth consecutive title in Wuhan ended, but she still gained something from the tournament.
Sabalenka and Jasmine Paolini's Wuhan Open campaigns concluded in the semi-final. Here's a look at their prize money and its impact on their WTA Rankings.
Defending champion Sabalenka had a 20-0 record at the tournament and an 8-2 lead in her head-to-head record against Jessica Pegula. However, Pegula bounced back after losing the opening set to secure a 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-2) victory over Sabalenka.
Paolini caused an upset in the quarter-final by claiming her first career win over Iga Swiatek, but she failed to reproduce that quality against Coco Gauff, losing 6-4, 6-3.
Sabalenka's loss marked her first defeat at the Wuhan Open since the 2023 WTA Finals.
Author's summary: Sabalenka and Paolini's Wuhan Open campaigns ended in semi-final.