On October 10, 2025, Aryna Sabalenka showcased her dominance once again at the Wuhan Open, achieving her 20th consecutive victory in the tournament. The world number one delivered a formidable performance, defeating eighth-seeded Elena Rybakina with a scoreline of 6-3, 6-3 to secure her place in the semifinals. This triumph marks ten semifinal appearances for Sabalenka this season alone, highlighting her consistent excellence on the tour.
Sabalenka’s ability to break serve three times during the one-hour and twenty-five-minute match demonstrated her aggressive gameplay and tactical prowess. Her joy was evident as she acknowledged the enthusiastic crowd with waves and kisses following the match. This continued success in Wuhan is not new for Sabalenka, who previously claimed the title here in 2018, 2019, and once again in 2024 after returning to the event.
Coco Gauff also solidified her position in the semifinals with an impressive display against Laura Siegemund, winning decisively with a score of 6-3, 6-0. This marks Gauff’s second consecutive semifinal appearance, as she previously reached the final four at the China Open last week, where she fell to eventual champion Amanda Anisimova. Gauff is set to face either the second-ranked Iga Swiatek or Jasmine Paolini, who were competing later in the day to determine their next match-up.
Jessica Pegula, seeded sixth, advanced to the semifinals in a thrilling match that saw her struggle but ultimately prevail against Katerina Siniakova. After losing the first set 2-6, Pegula rebounded strongly to win 6-0, 6-3, marking her seventh consecutive match where she has gone to a third set. Pegula’s recent form includes notable victories over ninth-ranked Ekaterina Alexandrova and compatriot Hailey Baptiste, where she relied on seven match points to secure her last win.
With the semifinals promising to deliver high-stakes encounters, fans are eagerly awaiting what should be another exciting chapter in this year’s Wuhan Open.
